Strong’s definition
also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
KJV gloss list in the source
behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should
Derivation recorded by Strong
3rd person singular active present of G1210 (δέω);
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