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ἐπαρκέω G1884

G1884 is the Greek word ἐπαρκέω, transliterated eparkéō. The King James Version most often renders it relieve.

Word: ἐπαρκέωTransliteration: eparkéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to avail for, i.e. help.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G714 (ἀρκέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

relieve 2×relieved 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: relieve.

Verses using ἐπαρκέω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Timothy 5:10 · KJV

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

1 Timothy 5:16 · KJV

If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1884 mean?

G1884 is the Greek word ἐπαρκέω (eparkéō), meaning to avail for, i.e. help.

How is G1884 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it relieve (2 times), relieved (1 time).

How many times does G1884 appear in the Bible?

ἐπαρκέω (eparkéō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1884 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G714 (ἀρκέω).

Nearby entries

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