χρή (chrḗ) — Ought
Greek word study: χρή (chrḗ), Strong's G5534. it needs (must or should) be
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it needs (must or should) be
KJV translation words: ought
Strong's G5534 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is James 3:10.
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Verses (all 1)
- James 3:10 — χρή — ought
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5530 χράομαι (chráomai), G5531 χράω (chráō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G888 ἀχρεῖος (achreîos), G5532 χρεία (chreía).
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Frequently asked questions
What does chrḗ (G5534) mean?
It needs (must or should) be.
How is G5534 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5534 as: ought.
How often does χρή (chrḗ) appear?
Strong's G5534 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is James 3:10.
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