ἀνάγκης
anánkē
necessity
Compulsion, necessity—an external or internal force that compels action or feeling. The term denotes that which is unavoidable or inescapable, whether arising from circumstances, the pressure of another, obligation, fate, or strong emotion. In various contexts, it may refer to a situation of distress or hardship that compels action, or to an external necessity that binds one to a particular course, whether imposed by circumstances, law, duty, or fate. Occasionally, it carries the sense of urgent distress or intense need.
Hebrews 7:12 · Word #6
Lexicon G318
| Lemma | ἀνάγκη |
| Transliteration | anánkē |
| Strong's | G318 |
| Definition | Compulsion, necessity—an external or internal force that compels action or feeling. The term denotes that which is unavoidable or inescapable, whether arising from circumstances, the pressure of another, obligation, fate, or strong emotion. In various contexts, it may refer to a situation of distress or hardship that compels action, or to an external necessity that binds one to a particular course, whether imposed by circumstances, law, duty, or fate. Occasionally, it carries the sense of urgent distress or intense need. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | necessity |
| Literal | necessity |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀνάγκη |
| Strong's | G318 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G318-04
of compulsion
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GFS) — indicating possession, source, or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form denotes possession or source, thus "of compulsion." This preserves the root sense of being pressed or constrained by an unavoidable force. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of necessity
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "necessity". |