Strong's Greek Concordance

G1884: ἐπαρκέω

eparkéō · “to help”

Definition

to avail for, i.e. help

KJV translates it as: relieve

Word origin: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G714 (ἀρκέω);

Extended definition

ἐπ-αρκέω, -ῶ
[in LXX: 1Ma.8:26 1Mac 11:35 * ;]
1. to be strong enough for.
2. to ward off.
3. to aid, relieve: with dative of person(s), 1Ti.5:10 5:16 (mid., WH, mg.).†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G1884 is translated

  • she has imparted relief, ×1
  • she should help ×1
  • it may impart relief. ×1

Bible verses with G1884 (eparkéō)

Eparkéō appears in 2 verses.

  • 1 Timothy 5:10

    Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

  • 1 Timothy 5:16

    If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.