G714 ἀρκέω
Strong's Greek Concordance · 11 KJV occurrences
ἀρκέω
arkéō
Definition
properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
KJV Renderings
be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient
Derivation / Etymology
apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier);
Sample KJV Verses (8 of 11)
- 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.
- 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.