χρῆσις (chrēsis) — Use

Greek word study: χρῆσις (chrēsis), Strong's G5540. employment, i.e. (specially), sexual intercourse (as an occupation of the body)

GreekStrong's G5540
Quick definition
Greek word
χρῆσις (chrēsis)

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employment, i.e. (specially), sexual intercourse (as an occupation of the body)

Word study
Derivation: from G5530 (χράομαι);

KJV translation words: use

Where this word appears

Strong's G5540 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 1:26 and last appears in Romans 1:27.

How it is rendered in the text

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

use ×2

Forms found in the text

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

χρῆσιν ×2

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5530 χράομαι (chráomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5539 χρήσιμος (chrḗsimos).

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 chrēsis (G5540) mean?

Employment, i.e. (specially), sexual intercourse (as an occupation of the body).

How is G5540 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5540 as: use.

How often does χρῆσις (chrēsis) appear?

Strong's G5540 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 1:26 and last appears in Romans 1:27.