Strong's Greek Concordance

G5534: χρή

chrḗ · “to ought/need”

Definition

it needs (must or should) be

KJV translates it as: ought

Word origin: third person singular of the same as G5530 (χράομαι) or G5531 (χράω) used impersonally;

Extended definition

χρή impers.
(χράω, see LS, see word),
it is necessary: Jas.3:10 (cf. δεῖ.).†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G5534 is translated

  • ought, ×1

Bible verses with G5534 (chrḗ)

Chrḗ appears in 1 verse.

  • James 3:10

    Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Words derived from G5534