Strongs Number: G318
| Greek Word: | ἀνάγκη |
| Transliteration: | anagkē |
| Phonetic: | an-ang-kay' |
| Part of Speech: | Noun Feminine |
| Strongs Definition: | constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication distress |
| Thayers Definition: |
1. necessity, imposed either by the circumstances, or by law of duty regarding to one's advantage, custom, argument 2. calamity, distress, straits |
| Origin: | From G303 and the base of G43 |
| Bible Usage: | distress must needs (of) necessity (-sary) neededth needful. |