Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to need
Usage: προσ-δέομαι [in LXX: Pro.12:9 חָסֵר חָסֵר Sir.6:1-37 * ;] to want further, need in addition: Act.17:25.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4326
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
8
Books
4
Strong's G4326 Quick Answer
Strong's G4326 προσδέομαι (prosdeomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. prosdeomai (pros-deh'-om-ai) v. 1. to require additionally, i.e. want further [from G4314 and G1189] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include needed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- prosdeomai (pros-deh'-om-ai) v. 1. to require additionally, i.e. want further [from G4314 and G1189]
- Usage
- 8 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- needed
Meaning and Definition
prosdeomai (pros-deh'-om-ai) v. 1. to require additionally, i.e. want further [from G4314 and G1189] KJV: need Root(s): G4314, G1189
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4326. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4326 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render prosdeomai, 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.
needed
Acts 17:25
How Strong's G4326 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 6 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4326 (προσδέομαι) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Maccabees 9:26 — προσέδησαν
- Proverbs 12:9 — προσδεόμενος
- Sirach 4:3 — προσδεομένου
- Sirach 11:12 — προσδεόμενος
- Sirach 13:3 — προσδεηθήσεται
Strong's G4326 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 G4326 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
Strong's G4326 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, Than one honoring himself and wanting bread.
Strong's G4326 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
6 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And when all admired his courageous soul, the spearmen brought forward him who was second in point of age, and having put on iron hands, bound him with pointed hooks to the catapult.
Add not more trouble to a heart that is vexed; And defer not to give to him that is in need.
Again, there is another that is slow, and hath need of help, Wanting ability, and full of poverty; Yet the eye of the Lord looked upon him for good, And set him up from his low estate,
Usage Excerpts
First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4326.
Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, Than one honoring himself and wanting bread.
Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
And when all admired his courageous soul, the spearmen brought forward him who was second in point of age, and having put on iron hands, bound him with pointed hooks to the catapult.
Add not more trouble to a heart that is vexed; And defer not to give to him that is in need.
Again, there is another that is slow, and hath need of help, Wanting ability, and full of poverty; Yet the eye of the Lord looked upon him for good, And set him up from his low estate,
The rich man hath done wrong, and yet he threateneth withal: The poor is wronged, and he must entreat also.
Take not pleasure in much good cheer, Neither be tied to the expense thereof.
He hath garnished the excellent works of his wisdom, And he is from everlasting to everlasting: Unto him may nothing be added, neither can he be diminished, And he hath no need of any counselor.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4326, grouped by book.
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4326 FAQ
What does prosdeomai (προσδέομαι) mean?
Prosdeomai (Strong's G4326) is a Greek word most simply glossed "need". prosdeomai (pros-deh'-om-ai) v. 1. to require additionally, i.e. want further [from G4314 and G1189]
How many times is prosdeomai (προσδέομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G4326 across 4 books.
Where can I study prosdeomai (προσδέομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4326 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate prosdeomai (προσδέομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as needed. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4326 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 6 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4326, with linked reader references where each row is available.