Arkéō — G714

Definition

verb

properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)

1. to be strong, to suffice, to be enough (as against any danger; hence, to defend, ward off, in Homer; )
2. impersonally, ἀρκεῖ ἡμῖν 'tis enough for us, we are content

Usually translated as

be content, be sufficient, be enough, suffice

Origin

apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 through the idea of raising a barrier)

• aírō (G142)

Occurrences

Arkéō occurs 8 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1), John (2), 2 Corinthians (1), 1 Timothy (1), Hebrews (1), 3 John (1)

• Matthew 25:9 — But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough (ἀρκέσῃ) for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
• 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 (ἀρκεῖσθε) with your wages.
• John 6:7 — Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient (ἀρκοῦσιν) for them, that every one of them may take a little.
• John 14:8 — Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth (ἀρκεῖ) us.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient (ἀρκεῖ) 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.
• 1 Timothy 6:8 — And having food and raiment let us be therewith content (ἀρκεσθησόμεθα).
• Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content (ἀρκούμενοι) with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
• 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 (ἀρκούμενος) therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.