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Strong's G5535 χρῄζω (chreizo)

chrezo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5535 — cakath (“take heed”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5535
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 5

Strong's G5535 Quick Answer

Strong's G5535 χρῄζω (chrezo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. chrezo (khrade'-zo) v. 1. to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of [from G5532] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include have, need, and needeth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
chrezo (khrade'-zo) v. 1. to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of [from G5532]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
have, need, and needeth

Meaning and Definition

chrezo (khrade'-zo) v. 1. to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of [from G5532] KJV: (have) need Root(s): G5532

Original Word
χρῄζω
Transliteration
chrezo
Derivation
Root: χρεία R1: 5532
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5535. 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 need

Usage: χρῄζω (χρή) [in LXX Jdg.11:7, 1Ki.17:18 A * ;] to need, have need of: with genitive of thing(s), Mat.6:32, Luk.11:8 12:30, 2Co.3:1; with genitive of person(s) before ἐν, Rom.16:2.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5535 Is Translated

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

have Matthew 6:32 need Romans 16:2 needeth Luke 11:8

How Strong's G5535 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 5 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5535 (χρῄζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5535 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 G5535 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 6:32 KJV

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

Luke 11:8 KJV

I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.

Luke 12:30 KJV

For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

Strong's G5535 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Judges 11:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, Did ye not hate me, and cast me out of my father’s house, and banish me from you? and wherefore are ye come to me now when ye want me?

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5535.

Judges 11:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, Did ye not hate me, and cast me out of my father’s house, and banish me from you? and wherefore are ye come to me now when ye want me?
Matthew 6:32 New Testament, KJV
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
Luke 11:8 New Testament, KJV
I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
Luke 12:30 New Testament, KJV
For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
Romans 16:2 New Testament, KJV
That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
2 Corinthians 3:1 New Testament, KJV
Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5535, grouped by book.

Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5535 FAQ

What does chreizo (χρῄζω) mean?

Strong's G5535 is a Greek entry for G5535 χρῄζω (chrezo). chrezo (khrade'-zo) v. 1. to make (i.e. have) necessity, i.e. be in want of [from G5532]

How many times is chreizo (χρῄζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G5535 across 5 books.

Where can I study chreizo (χρῄζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5535 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate chreizo (χρῄζω)?

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

Does Strong's G5535 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5535, with linked reader references where each row is available.