Berean Strong's Lexicon hikanotés: Sufficiency, adequacy, competence Original Word: ἱκανότης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective ἱκανός (hikanos), meaning "sufficient" or "adequate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hikanotés," the concept of sufficiency can be related to Hebrew terms like דַּי (dai, Strong's 1767), meaning "enough" or "sufficient." Usage: The term "hikanotés" refers to the state of being sufficient or adequate. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the capability or competence that comes from God, particularly in the context of ministry and spiritual service. It emphasizes that true sufficiency is not inherent in human ability but is granted by God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of sufficiency was often linked to self-reliance and personal capability. However, the Christian understanding, as reflected in the New Testament, shifts the focus from human sufficiency to divine empowerment. This reflects a broader theological theme where believers are encouraged to rely on God's strength rather than their own. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2426 hikanótēs – sufficiency bringing competence (ability). This noun is only used in 2 Cor 3:5. See 2425 (hikanos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hikanos Definition sufficiency NASB Translation adequacy (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2426: ἱκανότηςἱκανότης, ἱκανητος, ἡ, sufficiency, ability or competency to do a thing: 2 Corinthians 3:5. (Plato, Lysias (p. 215. a.) quoted in Pollux; (others).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sufficiency. From hikanos; ability -- sufficiency. see GREEK hikanos Forms and Transliterations ικανοτης ικανότης ἱκανότης hikanotes hikanotēs hikanótes hikanótēs ikanotes ikanotēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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