ἀνάγκη (anánkē) — Distress

Greek word study: ἀνάγκη (anánkē), Strong's G318. constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress

GreekStrong's G318
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀνάγκη (anánkē)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress

Word study
Derivation: from G303 (ἀνά) and the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη);

KJV translation words: distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful

Where this word appears

Strong's G318 is tagged on 18 words in 18 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 18:7 and last appears in Jude 1:3.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

necessity ×8distress ×2hardships ×2need ×2It was necessary ×1Necessary are ×1it is necessary ×1necessary it is ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀνάγκην ×7ἀνάγκη ×5ἀνάγκαις ×2ἀνάγκης ×2ἀνάγκῃ ×1Ἀνάγκη ×1

Books where it appears most

Hebrews ×4Luke ×31 Corinthians ×32 Corinthians ×3Matthew ×1Romans ×11 Thessalonians ×1Philemon ×1

Verses (all 18)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G303 ἀνά (aná), G43 ἀγκάλη (ankálē).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G315 ἀναγκάζω (anankázō), G316 ἀναγκαῖος (anankaîos), G1876 ἐπάναγκες (epánankes).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does anánkē (G318) mean?

Constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress.

How is G318 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G318 as: distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful.

How often does ἀνάγκη (anánkē) appear?

Strong's G318 is tagged on 18 words in 18 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 18:7 and last appears in Jude 1:3.