χρῄζωchrḗizō
to need, have need of: with genitive of thing, Matthew 6:32, Luke 11:8, Luke 12:30, 2 Corinthians 3:1; with genitive of person followed by ἐν, Romans 16:2.
Greek (New Testament) · G5535
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 6:32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.
- Luke 11:8 But I tell you this—though he won’t do it for friendship’s sake, if you keep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you whatever you need because of your shameless persistence.
- Luke 12:30 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs.
- Romans 16:2 Welcome her in the Lord as one who is worthy of honor among God’s people. Help her in whatever she needs, for she has been helpful to many, and especially to me.
- 2 Corinthians 3:1 Are we beginning to praise ourselves again? Are we like others, who need to bring you letters of recommendation, or who ask you to write such letters on their behalf? Surely not!
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.