χράω

chraō

Greek G5530 Verb 11 occurrences in 11 verses

χράω 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.†

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Concordance 11 verses

Acts 27:3 χρησάμενος

The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.
Acts 27:17 ἐχρῶντο

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.
1 Corinthians 7:21 χρῆσαι

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.
1 Corinthians 7:31 χρώμενοι

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.
1 Corinthians 9:12 ἐχρησάμεθα

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.
1 Corinthians 9:15 κέχρημαι

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.
2 Corinthians 1:17 ἐχρησάμην

When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”?
2 Corinthians 3:12 χρώμεθα

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.
2 Corinthians 13:10 χρήσωμαι

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.
1 Timothy 1:8 χρῆται

Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
1 Timothy 5:23 χρῶ

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