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ἀρκέω
arkéō · Greek · Strong's G714 · 8 occurrences
The KJV renders 6 different Hebrew and Greek words as “suffice”
What it means
properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier);
How the KJV renders it
be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“be content”
also renders shâmaʻ (H8085)
Where it appears
8 occurrences in the Greek text.
1 Timothy 6:8 V-FPI-1P2 Corinthians 12:9 V-PAI-3S3 John 1:10 V-PPP-NSMHebrews 13:5 V-PPP-NPMJohn 6:7 V-PAI-3PJohn 14:8 V-PAI-3SLuke 3:14 V-PPM-2PMatthew 25:9 V-AAS-3S
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