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Strong's G5524 χορηγέω (choregeo)

Choregeo means “give” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5524 — cukkothbenoth (“Succothbenoth”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5524
Language Greek
Linked Usages 17
Books 8

Strong's G5524 Quick Answer

Strong's G5524 χορηγέω (choregeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. choregeo (khor-ayg-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a dance-leader 2. (generally) to furnish It has 17 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include minister. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
choregeo (khor-ayg-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a dance-leader 2. (generally) to furnish
Usage
17 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
minister

Meaning and Definition

choregeo (khor-ayg-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a dance-leader 2. (generally) to furnish [from a compound of G5525 and G71] KJV: give, minister Root(s): G5525, G71

Original Word
χορηγέω
Transliteration
choregeo
Derivation
Root: ἄγω R1: 5525 R2: 71
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5524. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to provide

Usage: χορηγέω, -ῶ (χορός, ἡγέομαι) [in LXX for כּוּל pilp. ;] __1. to lead a χορός (see LS, see word). __2. to defray the cost of a χορός. __3. In late writers, metaphorically, with accusative (see M, Pr., 65), to supply, furnish abundantly: 2Co.9:10, 1Pe.4:11 (Polyb., al.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G5524 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render choregeo, 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.

minister 2 Corinthians 9:10

How Strong's G5524 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 13 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 G5524 (χορηγέω) appears 16 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5524 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 G5524 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 9:10 KJV

Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

1 Peter 4:11 KJV

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Strong's G5524 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

3 Kingdoms 4:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, to provide for the king and his household; each one’s turn came to supply for a month in the year.

3 Kingdoms 5:1 Septuagint / Brenton

And thus the officers provided King Solomon: and they execute every one in his month all the orders for the table of the king, they omit nothing. And they carried the barley and the straw for the horses and the chariots to the place where the king might be, each according to his charge.

Strong's G5524 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

13 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 12:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And Judith said, I will not eat thereof, lest there be an offense: but provision shall be made for me of the things that I have brought.

1 Maccabees 14:10 Septuagint / Brenton

He provided victuals for the cities, and set in them all manner of munition, so that his honorable name was renowned unto the end of the world.

2 Maccabees 3:3 Septuagint / Brenton

insomuch that Seleucus king of Asia of his own revenues bare all the costs belonging to the service of the sacrifices.

Usage Excerpts

First 17 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5524.

3 Kingdoms 4:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, to provide for the king and his household; each one’s turn came to supply for a month in the year.
3 Kingdoms 5:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thus the officers provided King Solomon: and they execute every one in his month all the orders for the table of the king, they omit nothing. And they carried the barley and the straw for the horses and the chariots to the place where the king might be, each according to his charge.
2 Corinthians 9:10 New Testament, KJV
Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
1 Peter 4:11 New Testament, KJV
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Judith 12:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And Judith said, I will not eat thereof, lest there be an offense: but provision shall be made for me of the things that I have brought.
1 Maccabees 14:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He provided victuals for the cities, and set in them all manner of munition, so that his honorable name was renowned unto the end of the world.
2 Maccabees 3:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
insomuch that Seleucus king of Asia of his own revenues bare all the costs belonging to the service of the sacrifices.
2 Maccabees 4:49 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore even they of Tyre, moved with hatred of that wicked deed, caused them to be honorably buried.
2 Maccabees 9:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and the holy temple, which before he had spoiled, he would garnish with goodly gifts, and restore all the holy vessels with many more, and out of his own revenue defray the charges belonging to the sacrifices:
3 Maccabees 6:30 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The king then departed to the city, and called his financier to him, and bade him provide a seven days’ quantity of wine and other materials for feasting for the Jews. He decided that they should keep a gladsome festival of deliverance in the very place in which they expected to meet with their destruction.
3 Maccabees 6:40 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They feasted upon the king’s provision up to the fourteenth day, and then asked to be sent away.
3 Maccabees 7:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
they partook of a banquet of deliverance, for the king generously granted them severally the means of securing a return home.
Wisdom of Sirach 1:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
is with all flesh according to his gift, And he hath given her to them that love him.
Wisdom of Sirach 1:26 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord shall give her unto thee.
Wisdom of Sirach 18:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, She will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.
Wisdom of Sirach 39:33 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
All the works of the Lord are good: And he will give every needful thing in due season.
Wisdom of Sirach 44:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Rich men furnished with ability, Living peaceably in their habitations:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5524, grouped by book.

3 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G5524 FAQ

What does choregeo (χορηγέω) mean?

Choregeo (Strong's G5524) is a Greek word most simply glossed "give". choregeo (khor-ayg-eh'-o) v. 1. to be a dance-leader 2. (generally) to furnish

How many times is choregeo (χορηγέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 17 linked usages for Strong's G5524 across 8 books.

Where can I study choregeo (χορηγέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5524 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate choregeo (χορηγέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as minister. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5524 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 13 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5524, with linked reader references where each row is available.