ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos) — Near
Greek word study: ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos), Strong's G316. necessary; by implication, close (of kin)
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necessary; by implication, close (of kin)
KJV translation words: near, necessary, necessity, needful
Strong's G316 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 10:24 and last appears in Hebrews 8:3.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 8)
- Acts 10:24 — ἀναγκαίους — close
- Acts 13:46 — ἀναγκαῖον — necessary
- 1 Corinthians 12:22 — ἀναγκαῖά — indispensable
- 2 Corinthians 9:5 — ἀναγκαῖον — Necessary
- Philippians 1:24 — ἀναγκαιότερον — is more necessary
- Philippians 2:25 — Ἀναγκαῖον — Necessary
- Titus 3:14 — ἀναγκαίας — necessary
- Hebrews 8:3 — ἀναγκαῖον — necessary
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G318 ἀνάγκη (anánkē).
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What does anankaîos (G316) mean?
Necessary; by implication, close (of kin).
How is G316 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G316 as: near, necessary, necessity, needful.
How often does ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos) appear?
Strong's G316 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 10:24 and last appears in Hebrews 8:3.
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