G714: ἀρκέω
arkéō · “be sufficient”
Definition
properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
KJV translates it as: be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient
Word origin: apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier);
Extended definition
[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.†
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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G714 is translated
- being satisfied ×2
- it may suffice ×1
- do be content ×1
- are sufficient ×1
- it is enough ×1
- suffices ×1
- we will be content. ×1
Bible verses with G714 (arkéō)
Arkéō appears in 8 verses.
- Matthew 25:9
But 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 3:14
And 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 6:7
Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.
- John 14:8
Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
And 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 6:8
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
- Hebrews 13:5
Let 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 1:10
Wherefore, 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.