Strong's Greek Concordance

G1876: ἐπάναγκες

epánankes · “necessarily”

Definition

(adverbially) on necessity, i.e. necessarily

KJV translates it as: necessary

Word origin: neuter of a presumed compound of G1909 (ἐπί) and G318 (ἀνάγκη);

Extended definition

ἐπανάγκης, -ες
(ἀνάγκη), only in neut.;
1. ἐπάναγκες (sc. ἐστί), it is compulsory, necessary.
2. As adv., of necessity: Act.15:28.†
(AS)

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How G1876 is translated

  • necessary things ×1

Bible verses with G1876 (epánankes)

Epánankes appears in 1 verse.

  • Acts 15:28

    For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;