ἀρκέω
arkeōVerbG0714
be sufficient
From: apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier);
Short Definition
properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to keep off.
2.to suffice
LXX Usage: for הוֹן, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
8 timesAppears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
2
1 Timothy
1
2 Corinthians
1
3 John
1
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 6:8
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- 3 John 1:10
- Hebrews 13:5
- John 14:8
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