Strong's G316 · Greek
ἀναγκαῖος
anankaîos
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
Acts 13:46Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Philippians2 verses
Titus1 verse
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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);