χρῄζετε
chrḗizō
you need
To have need of, to require, to be in want of something. The verb expresses a sense of lacking a necessity or experiencing deficiency, and thus actively requiring or longing for something. In broader contexts, it can indicate dependence on or necessity for something or someone.
Luke 12:30 · Word #15
Lexicon G5535
| Lemma | χρῄζω |
| Transliteration | chrḗizō |
| Strong's | G5535 |
| Definition | To have need of, to require, to be in want of something. The verb expresses a sense of lacking a necessity or experiencing deficiency, and thus actively requiring or longing for something. In broader contexts, it can indicate dependence on or necessity for something or someone. |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | you need |
| Literal | you-need |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χρῄζω |
| Strong's | G5535 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5535-03
you need
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, second person plural — "you (plural) are needing." |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative, second person plural, expresses an ongoing or current state of experiencing necessity. "You need" conveys this active sense of lacking and requiring something, directed to a plural audience. |
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