Know the Word.

Greek word

deî

δεῖ

What it means

also deon deh-on

also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)

Where it comes from

3rd person singular active present of déō (δέω)

How the King James translates it

  • must58
  • ought29
  • oughtest3
  • should3
  • needs3
  • shouldest1
  • meet1
  • behoved1

Every place it appears 102