"pr. to ward off; thence; to be of service, avail; to suffice, be enough, Mt. 25:9; pass. to be contented, satisfied, Lk. 3:14; 1 Tim. 6:8; Heb. 13:5; 3 Jn. 10"
Definition and meaning
pr. to ward off; thence; to be of service, avail; to suffice, be enough, Mt. 25:9; pass. to be contented, satisfied, Lk. 3:14; 1 Tim. 6:8; Heb. 13:5; 3 Jn. 10
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀρκέω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of arkeo (G714) across the King James Bible.
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.
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.
Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.
Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
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.
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
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.
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.
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Common questions
Strong's G714 (arkeo) is a Greek word that means: pr. to ward off; thence; to be of service, avail; to suffice, be enough, Mt. 25:9; pass. to be contented, satisfied, Lk. 3:14; 1 Tim. 6:8; Heb. 13:5; 3 Jn. 10 It appears 8 times in the King James Bible.
The word arkeo (G714) appears 8 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G714 is arkeo, a Greek word defined as: pr. to ward off; thence; to be of service, avail; to suffice, be enough, Mt. 25:9; pass. to be contented, satisfied, Lk. 3:14; 1 Tim. 6:8; Heb. 13:5; . James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
arkeo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.