Keraia
Lexicon

χράω

chraōto useHow to read Greek
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Definition

χράομαι, χρῶμαι

(χρή), [in LXX for עָשָׂה, etc. ;]

to use, make use of: with dative (cf. M, Pr., 64, 158), Acts 27:17, 1 Corinthians 9:12; 9:15, 1 Timothy 1:8; 5:23; μᾶλλον χρῆσαι (i.e. the opportunity; see M, Pr., 247), 1 Corinthians 7:21; as some­times in late writers (cf. M, Pr., 64; Lft., Notes, 233), with accusative, 1 Corinthians 7:31; of feelings, etc., to exercise, shew: 2 Corinthians 1:17; 3:12; with adv., ἀποτόμως, to deal sharply, 2 Corinthians 13:10; with dative of person(s) (cl.), to treat, deal with, Acts 27:3.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as χράω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

11 total
  1. Acts 27:3χρησάμενος · treated
    The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.
  2. Acts 27:17ἐχρῶντο · [the crew] used
    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.
  3. 1 Corinthians 7:21χρῆσαι · take the opportunity
    Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.
  4. 1 Corinthians 7:31χρώμενοι · use
    …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.
  5. 1 Corinthians 9:12ἐχρησάμεθα · we did not exercise
    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.
  6. 1 Corinthians 9:15κέχρημαι · have not used
    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.
  7. 2 Corinthians 1:17ἐχρησάμην · did I do it
    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”?
  8. 2 Corinthians 3:12χρώμεθα · we are
    Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.
  9. 2 Corinthians 13:10χρήσωμαι · I will not need to be
    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.
  10. 1 Timothy 1:8χρῆται · uses
    Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
  11. 1 Timothy 5:23χρῶ · [and] use
    Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.