Strong's Lexicon epanagkes: Necessary, Compulsory Original Word: ἐπαναγκαῖς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐπί" (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and "ἀναγκαῖος" (anankaios, meaning "necessary" or "compulsory"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "epanagkes," the concept of necessity or obligation can be found in Hebrew words like "חובה" (chovah, meaning "obligation" or "duty") and "צורך" (tzorech, meaning "need" or "necessity"). Usage: The term "epanagkes" is used to describe something that is necessary or compulsory, often implying a sense of obligation or inevitability. In the context of the New Testament, it conveys the idea of something that must be done or adhered to, often in relation to moral or spiritual duties. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of necessity was often linked to fate or divine will. The use of "epanagkes" in the New Testament reflects a worldview where certain actions or beliefs are seen as essential to the Christian faith and life. This term would have resonated with early Christians who lived in a culture that valued duty and obligation, both in civic and religious contexts. HELPS Word-studies 1876 epánagkes (an adverb, derived from 1909 /epí, "on, fitting" and 318 /anágkē, "necessity") – properly, what seems necessary (suitable), given the particular situation (used only in Ac 15:28). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and anagké Definition necessary, of necessity NASB Translation essentials (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1876: ἐπάναγκεςἐπάναγκες (ἀνάγκη (hence, literally, on compulsion)), necessarily: πλήν τῶν ἐπάναγκες τούτων, besides these things which are necessarily imposed, Acts 15:28 (Buttmann, 27. (24)). (Herodotus, Andocides ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance necessary. Neuter of a presumed compound of epi and anagke; (adverbially) on necessity, i.e. Necessarily -- necessary. see GREEK epi see GREEK anagke Forms and Transliterations επαναγκες επάναγκες ἐπάναγκες epanankes epánankesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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