Home›Strong's concordance›G714
ἀρκέω G714
G714 is the Greek word ἀρκέω, transliterated arkéō. The King James Version most often renders it content.
What it means
properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory).
Where it comes from
apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient.
Verses using ἀρκέω
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 25:9 · KJV
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.
Luke 3:14 · KJV
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.
John 6:7 · KJV
Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.
John 14:8 · KJV
Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
2 Corinthians 12:9 · KJV
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.
1 Timothy 6:8 · KJV
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
Hebrews 13:5 · KJV
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.
3 John 1:10 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G714 mean?
G714 is the Greek word ἀρκέω (arkéō), meaning properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory).
How is G714 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it content (4 times), be (2 times), sufficient (2 times), enough (1 time), is (1 time), among others.
How many times does G714 appear in the Bible?
ἀρκέω (arkéō) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G714 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142 (αἴρω) through the idea of raising a barrier).
Nearby entries
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.