Strong's G318 · Greek
ἀνάγκη
anagke · /an-ang-kay'/
Definition
from 303 and the base of 43; constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress:--distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful.
KJV: distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful
Root / derivation: from 303 and the base of 43
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀνάγκη across 17 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
Luke 21:23But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.
Luke 23:17(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians3 verses
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. distress: or, necessity
1 Corinthians 7:37Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.
1 Corinthians 9:16For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
2 Corinthians3 verses
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, approving: Gr. commending
2 Corinthians 9:7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 12:10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
1 Thessalonians1 verse
Philemon1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
Hebrews 9:16For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. be: or, be brought in
Hebrews 9:23It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G318 (anagke) mean?
from 303 and the base of 43; constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress:--distress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful.
How many times does G318 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G318 (ἀνάγκη) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “necessity.”
How is anagke translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G318 is rendered as “necessity” (7×), “distress” (3×), “needs” (3×), “necessities” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἀνάγκη come from?
from 303 and the base of 43