Strong's Greek · G318

ἀνάγκη

anánkē

Definitionconstraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress
Derivationfrom G303 (ἀνά) and the base of G43 (ἀγκάλη);
KJV usagedistress, must needs, (of) necessity(-sary), needeth, needful
Occurrences18 in the KJV · 18 verses

ἀνάγκη in Scripture

Matthew 18:7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! Luke 14:18 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 21:23 But 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.) Romans 13:5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 1 Corinthians 7:26 I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say , that it is good for a man so to be. 1 Corinthians 7:37 Nevertheless 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 9:16 For 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 Corinthians 6:4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every 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 12:10 Therefore 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 Thessalonians 3:7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:
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