Greek Word Study

The meaning of ἐπαρκέω

Understanding eparkéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

relieve. - to avail for, i.e. help

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ἐπαρκέω

Phoneticep-ar-keh'-o
Transliterationeparkéō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

relieve. - to avail for, i.e. help

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Timothy 5:10

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Word: ἐπαρκέω (eparkéō)
1 Timothy 5:16

If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

Word: ἐπαρκέω (eparkéō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Timothy
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