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Strong's G5530 χράομαι (chraomai)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5530 — cakal (“sottish”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5530
Language Greek
Linked Usages 33
Books 15

Strong's G5530 Quick Answer

Strong's G5530 χράομαι (chraomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. chraomai (khrah'-om-ai) v. 1. to furnish what is needed 2. (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.) It has 33 linked Bible usages across 15 books. Visible English usage signals include touched. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
chraomai (khrah'-om-ai) v. 1. to furnish what is needed 2. (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.)
Usage
33 linked usages
Books
15 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
touched

Meaning and Definition

chraomai (khrah'-om-ai) v. 1. to furnish what is needed 2. (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.) 3. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner [middle voice of a primary verb (perhaps rather from G5495, to handle)] KJV: entreat, use. Root(s): G5495 Compare: G5531

Original Word
χράομαι
Transliteration
chraomai
Derivation
Root: χείρ R1: 5495
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5530. 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 use

Usage: χράομαι, χρῶμαι (χρή), [in LXX for עָשָׂה, etc. ;] to use, make use of: with dative (cf. M, Pr., 64, 158), Act.27:17, 1Co.9:12 9:15, 1Ti.1:8 5:23; μᾶλλον χρῆσαι (i.e. the opportunity; see M, Pr., 247), 1Co.7:21; as some­times in late writers (cf. M, Pr., 64; Lft., Notes, 233), with accusative, 1Co.7:31; of feelings, etc., to exercise, shew: 2Co.1:17 3:12; with adv., ἀποτόμως, to deal sharply, 2Co.13:10; with dative of person(s) (cl.), to treat, deal with, Act.27:3.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5530 Is Translated

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

touched Acts 27:3

How Strong's G5530 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament 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 G5530 (χράομαι) appears 23 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5530 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 G5530 in the New Testament

11 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 27:3 KJV

And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.

Acts 27:17 KJV

Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.

1 Corinthians 7:21 KJV

Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

Strong's G5530 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

13 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 16:6 Septuagint / Brenton

And Abram said to Sarai, Behold thy handmaid is in thy hands, use her as it may seem good to thee. And Sarai afflicted her, and she fled from her face.

Genesis 19:8 Septuagint / Brenton

But I have two daughters, who have not known a man. I will bring them out to you, and do ye use them as it may please you, only do not injury to these men, to avoid which they came under the shelter of my roof.

1 Kingdoms 2:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, saying, The Lord recompense to thee seed of this woman, in return for the loan which thou hast lent to the Lord: and the man returned to his place.

Strong's G5530 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

9 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 3:2 Septuagint / Brenton

Behold, we the servants of Nebuchadnezzar the great king lie before thee; use us as shall be good in thy sight.

Judith 3:3 Septuagint / Brenton

Behold, our houses, and all our places, and all our fields of wheat, and flocks, and herds, and all the lodges of our tents, lie before thy face; use them as it pleaseth thee.

2 Maccabees 4:19 Septuagint / Brenton

this ungracious Jason sent special messengers from Jerusalem, who were Antiochians, to carry three hundred drachmas of silver to the sacrifice of Hercules, which even the bearers thereof thought fit not to bestow upon the sacrifice, because it was not convenient, but to be reserved for other charges.

Usage Excerpts

First 33 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5530.

Genesis 16:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Abram said to Sarai, Behold thy handmaid is in thy hands, use her as it may seem good to thee. And Sarai afflicted her, and she fled from her face.
Genesis 19:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But I have two daughters, who have not known a man. I will bring them out to you, and do ye use them as it may please you, only do not injury to these men, to avoid which they came under the shelter of my roof.
1 Kingdoms 2:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, saying, The Lord recompense to thee seed of this woman, in return for the loan which thou hast lent to the Lord: and the man returned to his place.
4 Kingdoms 6:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And behold, one was cutting down a beam, and the axe head fell into the water: and he cried out, Alas! master: and it was hidden.
Esther 3:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the king said to Haman, Keep the silver, and treat the nation as thou wilt.
Esther 8:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
wherein he charged them to use their own laws in every city, and to help each other, and to treat their adversaries, and those who attacked them, as they pleased,
Esther 9:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Esther said to the king, Let it be granted to the Jews so to treat them tomorrow as to hang the ten sons of Haman.
Job 18:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Anger has possessed thee: For what if thou shouldest die; would the earth under heaven be desolate? Or shall the mountains be overthrown from their foundations?
Job 30:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he has pleaded against me as he will: I am overwhelmed with pains.
Proverbs 5:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the feet of folly lead Those who deal with her down to the grave with death; And her steps are not established.
Proverbs 10:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So iniquity hurts those that practice it.
Proverbs 17:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.
Proverbs 32:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Acts 27:3 New Testament, KJV
And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.
Acts 27:17 New Testament, KJV
Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
1 Corinthians 7:21 New Testament, KJV
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
1 Corinthians 7:31 New Testament, KJV
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
1 Corinthians 9:12 New Testament, KJV
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 9:15 New Testament, KJV
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.
2 Corinthians 1:17 New Testament, KJV
When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?
2 Corinthians 3:12 New Testament, KJV
Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:
2 Corinthians 13:10 New Testament, KJV
Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
1 Timothy 1:8 New Testament, KJV
But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
1 Timothy 5:23 New Testament, KJV
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
Judith 3:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Behold, we the servants of Nebuchadnezzar the great king lie before thee; use us as shall be good in thy sight.
Judith 3:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Behold, our houses, and all our places, and all our fields of wheat, and flocks, and herds, and all the lodges of our tents, lie before thy face; use them as it pleaseth thee.
2 Maccabees 4:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
this ungracious Jason sent special messengers from Jerusalem, who were Antiochians, to carry three hundred drachmas of silver to the sacrifice of Hercules, which even the bearers thereof thought fit not to bestow upon the sacrifice, because it was not convenient, but to be reserved for other charges.
2 Maccabees 6:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But they that had the charge of that wicked feast, for the old acquaintance they had with the man, taking him aside, besought him to bring flesh of his own provision, such as was lawful for him to use, and make as if he did eat of the flesh taken from the sacrifice commanded by the king;
2 Maccabees 11:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Jews shall use their own kind of meats and laws, as before: and none of them any manner of ways shall be molested for things ignorantly done.
2 Maccabees 12:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But they that were within it put such trust in the strength of the walls and provision of victuals, that they behaved themselves rudely toward them that were with Judas, railing and blaspheming, and uttering such words as were not to be spoken.
3 Maccabees 4:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They said, and proved, that paper and pens had failed them for the carrying out of their purpose.
4 Maccabees 5:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For wherefore, since nature has conferred upon you the most excellent flesh of this animal, do you loathe it?
Wisdom of Solomon 13:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For health he calleth upon that which is weak: For life prayeth to that which is dead: For aid humbly beseecheth that which hath least means to help: And for a good journey he asketh of that which cannot set a foot forward:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5530, grouped by book.

Genesis 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 4 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 2 usages, New Testament
Judith 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G5530 FAQ

What does chraomai (χράομαι) mean?

Chraomai (Strong's G5530) is a Greek word most simply glossed "entreat". chraomai (khrah'-om-ai) v. 1. to furnish what is needed 2. (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.)

How many times is chraomai (χράομαι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 33 linked usages for Strong's G5530 across 15 books.

Where can I study chraomai (χράομαι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5530 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate chraomai (χράομαι)?

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

Does Strong's G5530 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 13 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 9 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5530, with linked reader references where each row is available.