Strong's Concordance/Greek/G714

Strong's G714 · Greek

ἀρκέω

arkeo · /ar-keh'-o/

Number
G714
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀρκέω
Transliteration
arkeo
Pronunciation
ar-keh'-o
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to 142 through the idea of raising a barrier); properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory):--be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient.

KJV: be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀρκέω across 8 verses.

content4×
be2×
sufficient2×
enough1×
is1×
sufficeth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Luke1 verse
John2 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
3 John1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G714 (arkeo) mean?

apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to 142 through the idea of raising a barrier); properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory):--be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient.

How many times does G714 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G714 (ἀρκέω) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “content.”

How is arkeo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G714 is rendered as “content” (4×), “be” (2×), “sufficient” (2×), “enough” (1×), among other words.