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dei

dei {die}
Greek: verb

Possible Definitions:
1) it is necessary, there is need of, it behooves, is right and proper
1a) necessity lying in the nature of the case
1b) necessity brought on by circumstances or by the conduct of others toward us.
1c) necessity in reference to what is required to attain some end
1d) a necessity of law and command, of duty, equity
1e) necessity established by the counsel and decree of God, especially by that purpose of his which relates to the salvation of men by the intervention of Christ and which is disclosed in the Old Testament prophecies; concerning what Christ was destined finally to undergo, his sufferings, death, resurrection, ascension.

dei {die}

Greek: verb

third person singular active present of 1210;

Translated as:

must (58 times)

ought (31 times)

must needs (5 times)

should (4 times)

misc (7 times)

Total: 105 times

Strong's Number 1163

TDNT - 2:21,140