Strongs Number: G714
- Greek Word
- ἀρκέω
- Transliteration
- arkeō
- Phonetic
- ar-keh'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
properly to ward off that is (by implication) to avail (figuratively be satisfactory)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to be possessed of unfailing strength
a. to be strong, to suffice, to be enough
1. to defend, ward off
b. to be satisfied, to be contented
- Origin
- Apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 through the idea of raising a barrier)
- Bible Usage
- be content be enough suffice be sufficient.