Greek Word Study
ἀρκέω
arkéō
G714
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G714
KJV Translations
be contentbe enoughsufficebe sufficient
Derivation / Root
apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier);
Definition of arkéō
ἀρκέω (arkéō) — properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
Word Origin
This word comes apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier); See the root word: G142 (αἴρω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word ἀρκέω (arkéō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from ἀρκέω.
αἴρω
aírō
G142
to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare H05375) to expiate sin
ἀρκετός
arketós
G713
satisfactory
ἄρκτος
árktos
G715
a bear (as obstructing by ferocity)
αὐτάρκης
autárkēs
G842
self-complacent, i.e. contented
ἐπαρκέω
eparkéō
G1884
to avail for, i.e. help
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