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Strong's G5534 χρή (chre)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5534 — cakar (“stop”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5534
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G5534 Quick Answer

Strong's G5534 χρή (chre) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. chre (khray') v. 1. it needs (must or should) be [third person singular of the same as G5530 or G5531 used impersonally] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include same. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
chre (khray') v. 1. it needs (must or should) be [third person singular of the same as G5530 or G5531 used impersonally]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
same

Meaning and Definition

chre (khray') v. 1. it needs (must or should) be [third person singular of the same as G5530 or G5531 used impersonally] KJV: ought Root(s): G5530, G5531

Original Word
χρή
Transliteration
chre
Derivation
Root: χράω R1: 5530 R2: 5531
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5534. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G5534 Is Translated

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

same James 3:10

How Strong's G5534 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5534 (χρή) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5534 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 G5534 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

James 3:10 KJV

Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Strong's G5534 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5534.

Proverbs 32:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
James 3:10 New Testament, KJV
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5534, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 32:27
James 1 usage, New Testament
James 3:10

Strong's G5534 FAQ

What does chre (χρή) mean?

Chre (Strong's G5534) is a Greek word most simply glossed "ought". chre (khray') v. 1. it needs (must or should) be [third person singular of the same as G5530 or G5531 used impersonally]

How many times is chre (χρή) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5534 across 2 books.

Where can I study chre (χρή) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5534 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate chre (χρή)?

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

Does Strong's G5534 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5534, with linked reader references where each row is available.