Biblica Analytica
G5532 Greek

χρεία

chreia

need

Lexicon Entry

Definition
need
Transliteration
chreia
Strong's Number
G5532
Occurrences
49

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word χρεία (chreia) is a term that conveys the idea of need or necessity. With 49 occurrences in the Bible, it is a relatively common word that appears in various contexts. Its meaning is straightforward, indicating a requirement or demand for something, whether it be material, emotional, or spiritual. The range of usage for χρεία is quite broad, encompassing both physical and metaphorical needs. It can refer to a person's physical needs, such as food or shelter, as well as their emotional or spiritual needs, like comfort or guidance. This versatility allows χρεία to be applied in various situations, from everyday life to more abstract concepts. The significance of χρεία lies in its emphasis on the importance of meeting needs and fulfilling requirements. In the biblical context, it highlights the importance of caring for others and providing for their needs, whether it be through acts of kindness or more formal obligations. By examining the occurrences of χρεία in the Bible, we can gain a deeper understanding of the value placed on meeting the needs of others and the role that this plays in building relationships and communities.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G5532
Lemma
χρεία
Transliteration
chreia
Definition
need
Occurrences
49
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

49 total occurrences across the text

Matthew 3:14

But John would have hindered him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?”

Matthew 21:3

If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and immediately he will send them.”

Matthew 6:8

Therefore don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need, before you ask him.

Matthew 9:12

When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

Matthew 14:16

But Jesus said to them, “They don’t need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

Matthew 26:65

Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.

Mark 11:3

If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs him;’ and immediately he will send him back here.”

Mark 2:17

When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Mark 2:25

He said to them, “Did you never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry—he, and those who were with him?

Mark 14:63

The high priest tore his clothes, and said, “What further need have we of witnesses?

Luke 5:31

Jesus answered them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

Luke 9:11

But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them of God’s Kingdom, and he cured those who needed healing.

Luke 10:42

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 15:7

I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.

Luke 19:31

If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say to him: ‘The Lord needs it.’ ”

Luke 19:34

They said, “The Lord needs it.”

Luke 22:71

They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”

John 2:25

and because he didn’t need for anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.

John 13:10

Jesus said to him, “Someone who has bathed only needs to have his feet washed, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.”

John 13:29

For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus said to him, “Buy what things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.

John 16:30

Now we know that you know all things, and don’t need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God.”

Acts 2:45

They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.

Acts 4:35

and laid them at the apostles’ feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.

Acts 6:3

Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Acts 20:34

You yourselves know that these hands served my necessities, and those who were with me.

Acts 28:10

They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.

Romans 12:13

contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

1 Corinthians 12:21

The eye can’t tell the hand, “I have no need for you,” or again the head to the feet, “I have no need for you.”

1 Corinthians 12:21

The eye can’t tell the hand, “I have no need for you,” or again the head to the feet, “I have no need for you.”

1 Corinthians 12:24

whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God composed the body together, giving more abundant honor to the inferior part,

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Philippians 4:16

For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my need.

Philippians 4:19

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 1:8

For from you the word of the Lord has been declared, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we need not to say anything.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,

1 Thessalonians 4:12

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

1 Thessalonians 5:1

But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you.

Titus 3:14

Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

Hebrews 5:12

For although by this time you should be teachers, you again need to have someone teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the revelations of God. You have come to need milk, and not solid food.

Hebrews 5:12

For although by this time you should be teachers, you again need to have someone teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the revelations of God. You have come to need milk, and not solid food.

Hebrews 7:11

Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Philippians 2:25

But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need,

Hebrews 10:36

For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

1 John 2:27

As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don’t need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.

1 John 3:17

But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?

Revelation 3:17

Because you say, ‘I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing;’ and don’t know that you are the wretched one, miserable, poor, blind, and naked;

Revelation 21:23

The city has no need for the sun or moon to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb.

Revelation 22:5

There will be no night, and they need no lamp light or sun light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever.