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chraō G5530

χράω (chraō) means “to use” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

χράω Greek · G5530 11 tagged occurrences in 11 verses

Pronunciation guide: khrah'-om-ahee Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G5530

χράω · chraō · to use

χράομαι, χρῶμαι (χρή), [in LXX for עָשָׂה, etc. ;] to use, make use of: with dative (cf. M, Pr., 64, 158), Act.27:17, 1Co.9:12 9:15, 1Ti.1:8 5:23; μᾶλλον χρῆσαι (i.e. the opportunity; see M, Pr., 247), 1Co.7:21; as some­times in late writers (cf. M, Pr., 64; Lft., Notes, 233), with accusative, 1Co.7:31; of feelings, etc., to exercise, shew: 2Co.1:17 3:12; with adv., ἀποτόμως, to deal sharply, 2Co.13:10; with dative of person(s) (cl.), to treat, deal with, Act.27:3.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I use, make use of, deal with, take advantage of.

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How translators render G5530

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
and use 1
did i do it 1
have not used 1
i will not need to be 1
take the opportunity 1
the crew used 1
treated 1
use 1
uses 1
we are 1
we did not exercise 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
use 3
entreated 1
have used 1
i should use 1
that use 1
they used 1
used 1
we have 1
we use 1

Verses containing G5530

Page 1 of 1. 11 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Acts 27:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.

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  2. Acts 27:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    After hoisting it up, the crew used ropes to undergird the ship. And fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and were driven along.

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  3. 1 Corinthians 7:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

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  4. 1 Corinthians 7:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.

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  5. 1 Corinthians 9:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.

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  6. 1 Corinthians 9:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

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  7. 2 Corinthians 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?

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  8. 2 Corinthians 3:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.

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  9. 2 Corinthians 13:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

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  10. 1 Timothy 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.

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  11. 1 Timothy 5:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

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