δεῖ
deî
“also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)”
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Definition
Strong’s Definition
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
it is binding, it is necessary, it is proper; it is inevitable, Acts 21:22
Translated in KJV as
behovedbe meetmust (needs)(be) need(-ful)oughtshould
Etymology
3rd person singular active present of G1210 (δέω);
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“Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.”