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ἀρκέω

Definition and meaning

arkeo (ar-keh'-o) v. 1. (properly) to ward off 2. (by implication) to avail 3. (figuratively) to be satisfactory [apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 through the idea of raising a barrier)] KJV: be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient See also: G142

Tagged KJV passages

8 matching verses - 11.0 tagged occurrences

Highlighted words carry the exact Strong's tag in the installed KJV text. A verse may contain more than one occurrence. These are tagged English renderings, not independently verified original-language token counts.

Matthew 25:9

But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

Matched English: be, enoughLuke 3:14

And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

Matched English: contentJohn 6:7

Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.

Matched English: is, sufficientJohn 14:8

Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

Matched English: sufficeth2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Matched English: sufficient1 Timothy 6:8

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Matched English: be, contentHebrews 13:5

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Matched English: content3 John 1:10

Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

Matched English: content