ἀναγκαῖος, -αῖα, -αῖον (ἀνάγκη), [in LXX: Est.8:13, Wis.16:3, Sir prol.22, 2Ma.4:23 2Mac 9:21, 4Ma.1:2 * ;] 1. necessary: Act.13:46, 1Co.12:22, 2Co.9:5, Php.2:25, Tit.3:14, Heb.8:3; comp. -αιότερον, Php.1:24. 2. Of persons connected by bonds of nature or friendship, near, intimate (Field, Notes, 118; ΜΜ, VGT, see word): ἀ. φίλοι, Act.10:24.† (AS)
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G316 — ἀναγκαῖος
anagkaios · necessary · Greek
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Acts 10:24 · ἀναγκαίουςAnd on the morrow they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.Acts 13:46 · ἀναγκαῖονAnd Paul and Barnabas spake out boldly, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you. Seeing ye thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.1 Corinthians 12:22 · ἀναγκαῖάNay, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble are necessary:2 Corinthians 9:5 · ἀναγκαῖονI thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.Philippians 1:24 · ἀναγκαιότερονyet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.Philippians 2:25 · ἈναγκαῖονBut I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;Titus 3:14 · ἀναγκαίαςAnd let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.Hebrews 8:3 · ἀναγκαῖονFor every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is necessary that this high priest also have somewhat to offer.