Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
necessarily
Usage: ἐπανάγκης, -ες (ἀνάγκη), only in neut.; __1. ἐπάναγκες (sc. ἐστί), it is compulsory, necessary. __2. As adv., of necessity: Act.15:28.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1876
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G1876 Quick Answer
Strong's G1876 ἐπάναγκες (epanagkes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epanagkes (ep-an'-ang-kes) adv. 1. (adverbially) on necessity, i.e. necessarily [neuter of a presumed compound of G1909 and G318] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include necessary. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- epanagkes (ep-an'-ang-kes) adv. 1. (adverbially) on necessity, i.e. necessarily [neuter of a presumed compound of G1909 and G318]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- necessary
Meaning and Definition
epanagkes (ep-an'-ang-kes) adv. 1. (adverbially) on necessity, i.e. necessarily [neuter of a presumed compound of G1909 and G318] KJV: necessary Root(s): G1909, G318
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1876. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1876 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epanagkes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
necessary
Acts 15:28
How Strong's G1876 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
Strong's G1876 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1876 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1876.
For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1876, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1876 FAQ
What does epanankes (ἐπάναγκες) mean?
Epanankes (Strong's G1876) is a Greek word most simply glossed "necessary". epanagkes (ep-an'-ang-kes) adv. 1. (adverbially) on necessity, i.e. necessarily [neuter of a presumed compound of G1909 and G318]
How many times is epanankes (ἐπάναγκες) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1876 across 1 book.
Where can I study epanankes (ἐπάναγκες) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1876 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate epanankes (ἐπάναγκες)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as necessary. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.