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G714

ἀρκέω

arkeō

Verb · Apparently a primary word [but probably akin to αἴρω (G142) through the idea of raising a barrier]

Apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 through the idea of raising a barrier); properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory):—be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient.

Outline

  1. to be possessed of unfailing strength
    1. to be strong, to suffice, to be enough
      1. to defend, ward off
    2. to be satisfied, to be contented

Usages

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.

Breakdown

lest there be not enough for us and you The prophets can't stop pushing the truth just to try to make one person get it (Philippians 2:12). buy for yourselves learn the truth for yourself.

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Luke 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.

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John 6:7

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

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John 14:8

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

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2 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.

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1 Timothy 6:8

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

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Hebrews 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.

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3 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.

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