G1163Greekdeῖ
δεῖ
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
102
Total Occurrences
19
Books
0
Old Testament
102
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1it is necessary, there is need of, it behooves, is right and proper
- 2necessity lying in the nature of the case
- 3necessity brought on by circumstances or by the conduct of others toward us
- 4necessity in reference to what is required to attain some end
- 5a necessity of law and command, of duty, equity
- 6necessity established by the counsel and decree of god (especially by that purpose of his which relates to the salvation of men by the intervention of christ and which is disclosed in the old testament prophecies)
Etymology & Derivation
3rd person singular active present of g1210