Greek Word Study · Strong’s G714
ἀρκέω
arkeō · “be sufficient”
Used 8 times across 7 books
Definition
ἀρκέω, -ῶ
[in LXX for הוֹן, etc. ;]
1. to keep off; with dative, to assist.
2. to suffice: with dative of person(s), Jo 67, 2Co.12:9; impers., Mat.25:9, Jhn.14:8 (MM, see word). Pass., to be satisfied: with dative of thing(s), Luk.3:14, 1Ti.6:8, Heb.13:5; before ἐπί, III Jn 10.†
[in LXX for הוֹן, etc. ;]
1. to keep off; with dative, to assist.
2. to suffice: with dative of person(s), Jo 67, 2Co.12:9; impers., Mat.25:9, Jhn.14:8 (MM, see word). Pass., to be satisfied: with dative of thing(s), Luk.3:14, 1Ti.6:8, Heb.13:5; before ἐπί, III Jn 10.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Luke1
John2
2 Corinthians1
1 Timothy1
Hebrews1
3 John1
In the text
Matthew 25:9But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.Luke 3:14And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.John 6:7Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.John 14:8Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.2 Corinthians 12:9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.1 Timothy 6:8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.Hebrews 13:5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.3 John 1:10Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
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