◄ 316. anagkaios ►
Strong's Lexicon anagkaios: Necessary, needful, indispensable Original Word: ἀναγκαῖος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: anagkaios Pronunciation: an-ang-KAH-yos Phonetic Spelling: (an-ang-kah'-yos) Definition: necessary, essential, intimate, right, proper. Meaning: The term ἀναγκαῖος generally means "necessary," "indispensable," or "compelling." It can also imply something that is essential or required due to circumstances or duty. Word Origin: Derived from ἀνάγκη (anankē), meaning "necessity" or "compulsion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀναγκαῖος, the concept of necessity or obligation can be found in various Hebrew terms related to duty or compulsion, such as חוֹבָה (chovah, Strong's Hebrew 2377) meaning "obligation" or "duty," and צָרִיךְ (tsarikh, not in Strong's) meaning "need" or "requirement." These terms similarly convey the idea of something being required or essential. Usage: The word ἀναγκαῖος is used in the New Testament to describe situations or actions that are deemed necessary or obligatory. It often conveys a sense of urgency or importance. Context: The Greek term ἀναγκαῖος appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the necessity or essential nature of certain actions or relationships. In the context of the early Christian community, it often refers to duties or obligations that arise from one's faith or communal responsibilities. For instance, in Acts 13:46, Paul and Barnabas speak boldly, declaring it was "necessary" to speak the word of God first to the Jews. Here, ἀναγκαῖος underscores the divine mandate and priority in their mission. In Philippians 2:25, Paul describes Epaphroditus as "my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs." The term ἀναγκαῖος is used to describe Epaphroditus as a necessary companion, highlighting the indispensable role he played in supporting Paul's ministry. The use of ἀναγκαῖος in the New Testament reflects the early Christian understanding of certain actions and relationships as being essential to the faith and the functioning of the church. It underscores the importance of fulfilling one's duties and responsibilities, both to God and to the community of believers. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 316 anagkaíos – necessary. See 318 (anagkē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from anagké Definition necessary NASB Translation close (1), more necessary (1), necessary (5), pressing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 316: ἀναγκαῖος ἀναγκαῖος, , (ἀνάγκη) (from Homer down (in various senses)), necessary; a. what one cannot do without, indispensable: 1 Corinthians 12:22 (τά μέλη); Titus 3:14 b. connected by the bonds of nature or of friendship: Acts 10:24 (ἀναγκαῖοι (A. V. near) φίλοι). c. what ought according to the law of duty to be done, what is required by the condition of things: Philippians 1:24. ἀναγκαῖον ἐστι followed by accusative with the infinitive, Acts 13:46; Hebrews 8:3. ἀναγκαῖον ἡγεῖσθαι to deem necessary, followed by an infinitive, Philippians 2:25; 2 Corinthians 9:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance necessary, needful. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close (of kin) -- near, necessary, necessity, needful. see GREEK anagke Forms and Transliterations αναγκαια αναγκαίά ἀναγκαῖά αναγκαιας αναγκαίας ἀναγκαίας αναγκαιον αναγκαίον ἀναγκαῖον αναγκαιοτερον αναγκαιότερον ἀναγκαιότερον αναγκαιους αναγκαίους ἀναγκαίους anankaia anankaîá anankaias anankaías anankaion anankaîon anankaioteron anankaióteron anankaious anankaíous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 10:24 Adj-AMP GRK: καὶ τοὺς ἀναγκαίους φίλους NAS: his relatives and close friends. KJV: kinsmen and near friends. INT: and close friends Acts 13:46 Adj-NNS GRK: Ὑμῖν ἦν ἀναγκαῖον πρῶτον λαληθῆναι NAS: and said, It was necessary that the word KJV: It was necessary that the word INT: To you was necessary first to be spoken 1 Corinthians 12:22 Adj-NNP GRK: ἀσθενέστερα ὑπάρχειν ἀναγκαῖά ἐστιν NAS: which seem to be weaker are necessary; KJV: more feeble, are necessary: INT: weaker to be necessary are 2 Corinthians 9:5 Adj-ANS GRK: ἀναγκαῖον οὖν ἡγησάμην NAS: I thought it necessary to urge KJV: I thought it necessary to exhort INT: Necessary therefore I esteeemed [it] Philippians 1:24 Adj-NNS-C GRK: τῇ σαρκὶ ἀναγκαιότερον δι' ὑμᾶς NAS: on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. KJV: the flesh [is] more needful for INT: the flesh [is] more necessary for the sake of you Philippians 2:25 Adj-ANS GRK: ἀναγκαῖον δὲ ἡγησάμην NAS: But I thought it necessary to send KJV: Yet I supposed it necessary to send to INT: necessary moreover I esteemed [it] Titus 3:14 Adj-AFP GRK: εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας ἵνα NAS: deeds to meet pressing needs, KJV: works for necessary uses, that INT: for necessary needs that Hebrews 8:3 Adj-NNS GRK: καθίσταται ὅθεν ἀναγκαῖον ἔχειν τι NAS: so it is necessary that this KJV: wherefore [it is] of necessity that this man INT: is appointed from where [it is] necessary to have something Strong's Greek 316 8 Occurrences ἀναγκαῖά — 1 Occ. ἀναγκαίας — 1 Occ. ἀναγκαῖον — 4 Occ. ἀναγκαιότερον — 1 Occ. ἀναγκαίους — 1 Occ.