Refiner Word Study chre (G5534)
G5534  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
χρή
chre
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"impersonal verb, there is need or occasion, it is necessary, it is requisite; it becomes, it is proper, Jas. 3:10*"

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Definition and meaning

What does chre mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G5534
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

impersonal verb, there is need or occasion, it is necessary, it is requisite; it becomes, it is proper, Jas. 3:10*

In the original Greek the word is written: χρή

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with chre

These are the most notable occurrences of chre (G5534) across the King James Bible.

James 3:10

Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about chre

What does chre mean in Greek?

Strong's G5534 (chre) is a Greek word that means: impersonal verb, there is need or occasion, it is necessary, it is requisite; it becomes, it is proper, Jas. 3:10* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does chre appear in the Bible?

The word chre (G5534) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5534?

Strong's G5534 is chre, a Greek word defined as: impersonal verb, there is need or occasion, it is necessary, it is requisite; it becomes, it is proper, Jas. 3:10*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is chre in the Old Testament or New Testament?

chre is a Greek word found in the New Testament.