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Strong's G5532 χρεία (chreia)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5532 — cakan (“be advantage”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5532
Language Greek
Linked Usages 100
Books 31

Strong's G5532 Quick Answer

Strong's G5532 χρεία (chreia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. chreia (khrei'-ah) n. 1. employment, i.e. an affair 2. (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution It has 100 linked Bible usages across 31 books. Visible English usage signals include business, lacked, and lack. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
chreia (khrei'-ah) n. 1. employment, i.e. an affair 2. (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
Usage
100 linked usages
Books
31 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
business, lacked, and lack

Meaning and Definition

chreia (khrei'-ah) n. 1. employment, i.e. an affair 2. (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution [from the base of G5530 or G5534] KJV: business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want Root(s): G5534, G5530

Original Word
χρεία
Transliteration
chreia
Derivation
Root: χράομαι R1: 5534 R2: 5530
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5532. 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)

need

Usage: χρεία, -ας, ἡ [in LXX: 2Ch.2:16 (15) (צֹרֶךְ), Est.7:20 (חַשְׁחוּת) frequently in Sir.1:1-30 -2 Mac ;] __1. need, necessity: Act.28:10, Tit.3:14; πρὸς οἰκοδομὴν τῆς χ. (RV, txt., for edifying as the need may be; but see Field, Notes, 192), Eph.4:29; ἕστι χ., Luk.10:42, Heb.7:11; χ. ἔχειν, with genitive, Mat.6:8 21:3, Mrk.11:3, Luk.9:11 15:7 19:31, 34 22:71, Jhn.13:29, 1Co.12:21 12:24, 1Th.4:12, Heb.10:36, Rev.21:23 22:5; before τοῦ, with inf. (Bl., § 71, 3), Heb.5:12; absol. (sc. genitive), Act.2:45 4:35;

with genitive of person(s), Mat.9:12 26:65, Mrk.2:17 14:63, Luk.5:31; with inf. (Bl., § 69, 5), Mat.3:14 14:16, Jhn.13:10, 1Th.1:8 4:9; before ἵνα, Jhn.16:30, 1Jn.2:27; absol., Mrk.2:25, Eph.4:28, 1Jn.3:17; οὐδὲν χ. ἔχειν, Rev.3:17; ἡ χ., with genitive subjc., Php.2:25 4:16, 19; pl., Act.20:34, Rom.12:13. __2. matter, business (so esp. in late writers, Polyb., al.; 1Ma.12:45, al.): Act.6:3.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5532 Is Translated

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

How Strong's G5532 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 New Testament with 47 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 G5532 (χρεία) appears 54 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5532 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 G5532 in the New Testament

47 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 3:14 KJV

But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

Matthew 6:8 KJV

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Matthew 9:12 KJV

But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

Strong's G5532 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

9 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Chronicles 2:15 Septuagint / Brenton

And we will cut timber out of Lebanon according to all thy need, and we will bring it on rafts to the Sea of Joppa, and thou shalt bring it to Jerusalem.

Ezra 7:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure house.

Job 31:16 Septuagint / Brenton

But the helpless missed not whatever need they had, And I did not cause the eye of the widow to fail.

Strong's G5532 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

44 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 8:17 Septuagint / Brenton

And the holy vessels of the Lord, which are given thee for the use of the temple of thy God, which is in Jerusalem, thou shalt set before thy God in Jerusalem.

1 Esdras 8:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And whatsoever thing else thou shalt remember for the use of the temple of thy God, thou shalt give it out of the king’s treasury.

Judith 12:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And in the fourth day Holofernes made a feast to his own servants only, and called none of the officers to the banquet.

Usage Excerpts

First 100 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5532.

2 Chronicles 2:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And we will cut timber out of Lebanon according to all thy need, and we will bring it on rafts to the Sea of Joppa, and thou shalt bring it to Jerusalem.
Ezra 7:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure house.
Job 31:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the helpless missed not whatever need they had, And I did not cause the eye of the widow to fail.
Psalms 15:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I said to the Lord, Thou art my Lord; For thou hast no need of my goodness.
Proverbs 18:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A senseless man feels no need of wisdom, For he is rather led by folly.
Isaiah 13:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Behold, I will stir up against you the Medes, who do not regard silver, neither have they need of gold.
Jeremiah 22:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Coniah is dishonored as a good-for-nothing vessel; for he is thrown out and cast forth into a land which he knew not.
Jeremiah 31:38 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And on all the housetops of Moab, and in his streets shall be mourning: for I have broken him, saith the Lord, as a vessel, which is useless.
Daniel 3:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then answered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and said to King Nebuchadnezzar, We have no need to answer thee concerning this matter.
Matthew 3:14 New Testament, KJV
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Matthew 6:8 New Testament, KJV
Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Matthew 9:12 New Testament, KJV
But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
Matthew 14:16 New Testament, KJV
But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
Matthew 21:3 New Testament, KJV
And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
Matthew 26:65 New Testament, KJV
Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
Mark 2:17 New Testament, KJV
When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Mark 2:25 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?
Mark 11:3 New Testament, KJV
And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.
Mark 14:63 New Testament, KJV
Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?
Luke 5:31 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
Luke 9:11 New Testament, KJV
And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.
Luke 10:42 New Testament, KJV
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Luke 15:7 New Testament, KJV
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Luke 19:31 New Testament, KJV
And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
Luke 19:34 New Testament, KJV
And they said, The Lord hath need of him.
Luke 22:71 New Testament, KJV
And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
John 2:25 New Testament, KJV
And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
John 13:10 New Testament, KJV
Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.
John 13:29 New Testament, KJV
For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.
John 16:30 New Testament, KJV
Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
Acts 2:45 New Testament, KJV
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Acts 4:35 New Testament, KJV
And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Acts 6:3 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Acts 20:34 New Testament, KJV
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
Acts 28:10 New Testament, KJV
Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.
Romans 12:13 New Testament, KJV
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
1 Corinthians 12:21 New Testament, KJV
And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
1 Corinthians 12:24 New Testament, KJV
For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked.
Ephesians 4:28 New Testament, KJV
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Ephesians 4:29 New Testament, KJV
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Philippians 2:25 New Testament, KJV
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
Philippians 4:16 New Testament, KJV
For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.
Philippians 4:19 New Testament, KJV
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 1:8 New Testament, KJV
For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.
1 Thessalonians 4:9 New Testament, KJV
But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.
1 Thessalonians 4:12 New Testament, KJV
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 New Testament, KJV
But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
Titus 3:14 New Testament, KJV
And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
Hebrews 5:12 New Testament, KJV
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
Hebrews 7:11 New Testament, KJV
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 10:36 New Testament, KJV
For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
1 John 2:27 New Testament, KJV
But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
1 John 3:17 New Testament, KJV
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
Revelation 3:17 New Testament, KJV
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Revelation 21:23 New Testament, KJV
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
Revelation 22:5 New Testament, KJV
And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
1 Esdras 8:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And the holy vessels of the Lord, which are given thee for the use of the temple of thy God, which is in Jerusalem, thou shalt set before thy God in Jerusalem.
1 Esdras 8:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And whatsoever thing else thou shalt remember for the use of the temple of thy God, thou shalt give it out of the king’s treasury.
Judith 12:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And in the fourth day Holofernes made a feast to his own servants only, and called none of the officers to the banquet.
Tobit 5:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then Tobias said unto him, Tarry for me, till I tell my father.
Tobit 5:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then he said, I am Azariah, the son of Hananiah the great, and of thy brethren.
1 Maccabees 3:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He opened also his treasure, and gave his soldiers pay for a year, commanding them to be ready whensoever he should need them.
1 Maccabees 10:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And of them some shall be placed in the king’s strongholds, of whom also some shall be set over the affairs of the kingdom, which are of trust: and I will that their overseers and governors be of themselves, and that they live after their own laws, even as the king hath commanded in the land of Judea.
1 Maccabees 10:41 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the overplus, which the officers paid not in as in former time, from henceforth shall be given toward the works of the temple.
1 Maccabees 10:42 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And beside this, the five thousand shekels of silver, which they took from the uses of the temple out of the accounts year by year, even those things shall be released, because they appertain to the priests that minister.
1 Maccabees 11:63 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when Jonathan heard that Demetrius’ princes were come to Kadesh, which is in Galilee, with a great power, purposing to remove him out of the country,
1 Maccabees 12:45 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore send them now home again, and choose a few men to wait on thee, and come thou with me to Ptolemais, for I will give it thee, and the rest of the strongholds and forces, and all that have any charge: as for me, I will return and depart: for this is the cause of my coming.
1 Maccabees 13:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whereas we have Jonathan thy brother in hold, it is for money that he is owing unto the king’s treasure, concerning the business that was committed unto him.
1 Maccabees 13:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The golden crown, and the scarlet robe, which ye sent unto us, we have received: and we are ready to make a steadfast peace with you, yea, and to write unto our officers, to confirm the immunities which we have granted.
2 Maccabees 2:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore if ye have need thereof, send some to fetch them unto you.
2 Maccabees 7:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now Antiochus, thinking himself despised, and suspecting it to be a reproachful speech, while the youngest was yet alive, did not only exhort him by words, but also assured him with oaths, that he would make him both a rich and a happy man, if he would turn from the laws of his fathers; and that also he would take him for his friend, and trust him with affairs.
2 Maccabees 8:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then forthwith choosing Nicanor the son of Patroclus, one of his special friends, he sent him with no fewer than twenty thousand of all nations under him, to root out the whole generation of the Jews; and with him he joined also Gorgias a captain, who in matters of war had great experience.
2 Maccabees 8:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And he told them of the battle that they had in Babylon with the Galatians, how they came but eight thousand in all to the business, with four thousand Macedonians, and that the Macedonians being perplexed, the eight thousand destroyed a hundred and twenty thousand because of the help that they had from heaven, and so received a great booty.
2 Maccabees 12:39 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And upon the day following, as the use had been, Judas and his company came to take up the bodies of them that were slain, and to bury them with their kinsmen in their fathers’ graves.
2 Maccabees 15:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
then said the other, And I also am mighty upon earth, and I command to take arms, and to do the king’s business. Yet he obtained not to have his wicked will done.
2 Maccabees 15:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when the battle was done, returning again with joy, they knew that Nicanor lay dead in his harness.
3 Maccabees 5:32 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Had it not been for familiar friendship, and the claims of your office, your life should have gone for theirs.
Wisdom of Solomon 13:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For he provided for it that it might not fall, Knowing that it was unable to help itself; For it is an image, and hath need of help.
Wisdom of Sirach 3:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence; For it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.
Wisdom of Sirach 4:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And refrain not to speak, when there is occasion to do good, And hide not thy wisdom in her beauty.
Wisdom of Sirach 8:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Miss not the discourse of the elders: For they also learned of their fathers, And of them thou shalt learn understanding, And to give answer as need requireth.
Wisdom of Sirach 11:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not; And sit not in judgment with sinners.
Wisdom of Sirach 11:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Say not, What profit is there of my service? And what good things shall I have hereafter?
Wisdom of Sirach 13:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If he have need of thee, he will deceive thee, And smile upon thee, and put thee in hope; He will speak thee fair, and say, What wantest thou?
Wisdom of Sirach 15:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Say not thou, He hath caused me to err: For he hath no need of the sinful man.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Lend to thy neighbor in time of his need, And pay thou thy neighbor again in due season.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Keep thy word, and deal faithfully with him, And thou shalt always find the thing that is necessary for thee.
Wisdom of Sirach 29:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Give place, thou stranger, to an honorable man; My brother cometh to be lodged, and I have need of my house.
Wisdom of Sirach 32:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour; And he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise.
Wisdom of Sirach 32:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The sacrifice of a just man is acceptable, And the memorial thereof shall never be forgotten.
Wisdom of Sirach 37:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Beware of a counselor, And know before what need he hath; For he will counsel for himself; Lest he cast the lot upon thee,
Wisdom of Sirach 38:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Honor a physician with the honor due unto him for the uses which ye may have of him: For the Lord hath created him.
Wisdom of Sirach 38:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then give place to the physician, for the Lord hath created him: Let him not go from thee, for thou hast need of him.
Wisdom of Sirach 39:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A man need not to say, What is this? wherefore is that? For he hath made all things for their uses.
Wisdom of Sirach 39:26 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The principal things for the whole use of man’s life Are water, fire, iron, and salt, Flour of wheat, honey, milk, And the blood of the grape, and oil, and clothing.
Wisdom of Sirach 39:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Shall rejoice in his commandment, And they shall be ready upon earth, when need is; And when their time is come, they shall not go beyond his word.
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 40:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
When all is safe, he awaketh, And marveleth that the fear was nothing.
Wisdom of Sirach 42:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
All these things live and remain forever for all uses, And they are all obedient.
Letter of Jeremiah 1:59 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore it is better to be a king that showeth his power, or else a profitable vessel in a house, which the owner shall have use of, than such false gods; or to be a door in a house, to keep such things safe as be therein, than such false gods; or a pillar of wood in a palace, than such false gods.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5532, grouped by book.

2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 6 usages, New Testament
Mark 4 usages, New Testament
Luke 7 usages, New Testament
John 4 usages, New Testament
Acts 5 usages, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 4 usages, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 3 usages, New Testament
1 John 2 usages, New Testament
Revelation 3 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 8 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 7 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 21 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Letter of Jeremiah 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G5532 FAQ

What does chreia (χρεία) mean?

Chreia (Strong's G5532) is a Greek word most simply glossed "employment". chreia (khrei'-ah) n. 1. employment, i.e. an affair 2. (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution

How many times is chreia (χρεία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 100 linked usages for Strong's G5532 across 31 books.

Where can I study chreia (χρεία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5532 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate chreia (χρεία)?

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

Does Strong's G5532 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 9 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 44 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5532, with linked reader references where each row is available.