Strong's Concordance/Greek/G714

Strong's G714 · Greek

ἀρκέω

arkéō

Number
G714
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀρκέω
Transliteration
arkéō
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)

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

Root / derivation: apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier);

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 (arkéō) mean?

properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)

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 arkéō translated in the KJV?

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

Where does the Greek word ἀρκέω come from?

apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier);