Strong's Lexicon arketos: Sufficient, enough Original Word: ἀρκετός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀρκέω (arkeō), meaning "to be sufficient" or "to be enough." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀρκετός, the concept of sufficiency is often expressed in the Hebrew Bible with words like דַּי (day), meaning "enough" or "sufficient," as seen in passages like Exodus 36:7. Usage: The Greek adjective ἀρκετός (arketos) is used to convey the idea of sufficiency or adequacy. It implies that something is enough to meet a need or requirement. In the New Testament, it often refers to the sufficiency of God's provision or the adequacy of a certain measure or action. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of sufficiency was significant in philosophical and ethical discussions. The idea of being content with what one has was a virtue, often associated with self-control and wisdom. In the Jewish context, sufficiency was also linked to reliance on God's provision, as seen in the Old Testament narratives of God's care for Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arkeó Definition sufficient NASB Translation enough (2), sufficient (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 713: ἀρκετόςἀρκετός, ἀρκετη, ἀρκετόν (ἀρκέω), sufficient: Matthew 6:34 (where the meaning is, 'Let the present day's trouble suffice for a man, and let him not rashly increase it by anticipating the cares of days to come'; (on the neuter cf. Winers Grammar, § 58, 5; Buttmann, 127 (111))); ἀρκετόν τῷ μαθητῇ (A. V. it is enough for the disciple i. e.) let him be content etc., followed by ἵνα, Matthew 10:25; followed by an infinitive, 1 Peter 4:3. (Chrysippus of Tyana quoted in Athen. 3, 79, p. 113b.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance enough, sufficient. From arkeo; satisfactory -- enough, suffice (-ient). see GREEK arkeo Forms and Transliterations αρκετον αρκετόν ἀρκετὸν αρκετος αρκετός ἀρκετὸς αρκεύθινα αρκευθίνων άρκευθος arketon arketòn arketos arketòsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 6:34 Adj-NNSGRK: μεριμνήσει ἑαυτῆς ἀρκετὸν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ NAS: Each day has enough trouble KJV: of itself. Sufficient unto the day INT: will be anxious about itself Sufficient to the day [is] Matthew 10:25 Adj-NNS 1 Peter 4:3 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 713 |