G4326
προσδέομαι
to require additionally, i.e. want further
Transliteration
prosdéomaiPronunciation
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to require additionally, i.e. want further
προσδέομαι(prosdéomai)
Strong’s Definition
to require additionally, i.e. want further
from G4314 (πρός) and G1189 (δέομαι);
“Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;”
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Strong's G4326: A compound verb combining pros (toward) with deomai (to need), meaning "to require in addition, to need besides." Used in Acts to emphasize God's complete self-sufficiency and independence from human service or provision, highlighting the contrast between divine sovereignty and human dependency.
U- Unveiling the Word
Προσδέομαι represents the concept of requiring something additional or having further need. In its New Testament context, it appears significantly in Paul's Areopagus speech, where he emphasizes that God does not [προσδέομαι] need anything from humans. This usage powerfully establishes God's absolute self-sufficiency and sovereignty while highlighting humanity's complete dependence on Him. Early church fathers frequently employed this term when discussing divine attributes, particularly God's independence from creation. Today, it continues to challenge both philosophical assumptions about deity and human pride, reminding us that while God needs nothing from us, He graciously chooses to involve us in His work.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
The combination indicates additional or supplementary need.
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
The prefix πρός adds the concept of additional requirement, while δέομαι provides the basic meaning of needing or requiring. Together, they express the idea of having further or additional needs.
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
See G1189
See G5535
See G3007
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As a verb, προσδέομαι shows these morphological features:
The deponent form indicates that while middle/passive in form, it has an active meaning. The present participle suggests ongoing state or condition.
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its use in philosophical discussions about divine nature. Thayer's notes its particular application to God's self-sufficiency. LSJ provides evidence of its use in classical philosophical texts. Vine's connects it to the theme of divine independence. Strong's highlights the compound nature affecting the scope of need. LEH notes its use in expressing supplementary requirements. Moulton and Milligan cite papyri evidence of its use in commercial contexts of additional needs.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Nor is he served by human hands, as though he [προσδεόμενός] needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. Acts 17:25
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Προσδέομαι beautifully illustrates God's perfect self-sufficiency while highlighting humanity's complete dependence on Him. This reveals the wonder of the gospel: the God who needs nothing from us nevertheless chose to give everything for us in Christ. His independence magnifies His love – He serves us not from need but from pure, uncompelled grace.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4326: A compound verb combining pros (toward) with deomai (to need), meaning "to require in addition, to need besides." Used in Acts to emphasize God's complete self-sufficiency and independence from human service or provision, highlighting the contrast between divine sovereignty and human dependency.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: divine-attributes, self-sufficiency, independence, sovereignty, Areopagus-speech, Paul, philosophical-terms, compound-verb, Acts, apologetics, God's-nature, human-dependency, divine-grace, theological-terms, missions