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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)
Answers that weigh this word
- Does the Bible promise physical healing to every believer?
- Does James 5:14-15 promise healing through prayer and anointing?
- Is sickness caused by personal sin?
- Is a failure to be healed a failure of faith?
- What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
Where it appears
8 occurrences in the Greek text.
1 Timothy 6:8 · V-FPI-1P
But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
2 Corinthians 12:9 · V-PAI-3S
He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
3 John 1:10 · V-PPP-NSM
Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, he doesn’t receive the brothers himself, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.
Hebrews 13:5 · V-PPP-NPM
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”
John 6:7 · V-PAI-3P
Philip answered him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may receive a little.”
John 14:8 · V-PAI-3S
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Luke 3:14 V-PPM-2PMatthew 25:9 V-AAS-3S
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