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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.


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