Strong’s G5532

χρεία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

chreia

Pronunciation

khray'-ah

Definition

Need, necessity, lack, requirement

Meaning

need, necessity, business.

Usage

The Greek word "chreia" primarily denotes a state of need or necessity. It is used in the New Testament to describe situations where there is a lack or requirement for something essential. This term can refer to physical needs, such as food or clothing, as well as spiritual or moral necessities.

Bible references

Matthew 3:14;Matthew 6:8;Matthew 9:12;Matthew 14:16;Matthew 21:3;Matthew 26:65;Mark 2:17;Mark 2:25;Mark 11:3;Mark 14:63;Luke 5:31;Luke 9:11;Luke 10:42;Luke 15:7;Luke 19:31;Luke 19:34;Luke 22:71;John 2:25;John 13:10;John 13:29;John 16:30;Acts 2:45;Acts 4:35;Acts 6:3;Acts 20:34