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Brown-Driver-Briggs /Thayer Dictionary - ἀρκέω
ἀρκέω
G714
Transliteration: arkéō
Pronunciation: ar-keh'-o
Definition: be content
- Original: ἀρκέω - Transliteration: Arkeo - Phonetic: ar-keh'-o
- Definition:
1. to be possessed of unfailing strength
a. to be strong, to suffice, to be enough
1. to defend, ward off
b. to be satisfied, to be contented
- Origin: apparently a primary word [but probably akin to G142" class="dictionary-topic-link">G142 through the idea of raising a barrier] - TDNT entry: 08:44,8 - Part(s) of speech: Verb - Strong's: Apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142" class="dictionary-topic-link">G142 through the idea of raising a barrier); properly to ward off that is (by implication) to avail (figuratively be satisfactory): - be content be enough suffice be sufficient.