Strong's Concordance/Greek/G316

Strong's G316 · Greek

ἀναγκαῖος

anankaîos

Number
G316
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀναγκαῖος
Transliteration
anankaîos
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

necessary; by implication, close (of kin)

KJV: near, necessary, necessity, needful

Root / derivation: from G318 (ἀνάγκη);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀναγκαῖος across 8 verses.

necessary5×
near1×
necessity1×
needful1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Philippians2 verses
Titus1 verse
Hebrews1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G316 (anankaîos) mean?

necessary; by implication, close (of kin)

How many times does G316 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G316 (ἀναγκαῖος) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “necessary.”

How is anankaîos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G316 is rendered as “necessary” (5×), “near” (1×), “necessity” (1×), “needful” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἀναγκαῖος come from?

from G318 (ἀνάγκη);