Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
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Usage: ἐπ-αρκέω, -ῶ [in LXX: 1Ma.8:26 1Mac 11:35 * ;] __1. to be strong enough for. __2. to ward off. __3. to aid, relieve: with dative of person(s), 1Ti.5:10 5:16 (mid., WH, mg.).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1884
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G1884 Quick Answer
Strong's G1884 ἐπαρκέω (eparkeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eparkeo (ep-ar-keh'-o) v. 1. to avail for, i.e. help [from G1909 and G714] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include relieve. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- eparkeo (ep-ar-keh'-o) v. 1. to avail for, i.e. help [from G1909 and G714]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- relieve
Meaning and Definition
eparkeo (ep-ar-keh'-o) v. 1. to avail for, i.e. help [from G1909 and G714] KJV: relieve Root(s): G1909, G714
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1884. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1884 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render eparkeo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
relieve
1 Timothy 5:16
How Strong's G1884 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1884 (ἐπαρκέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Maccabees 8:26 — ἐπαρκέσουσιν
- 1 Maccabees 11:35 — ἐπαρκέσομεν
Strong's G1884 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1884 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
Strong's G1884 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
neither shall they give anything unto them that make war upon them, or aid them with victuals, weapons, money, or ships, as it hath seemed good unto the Romans: but they shall keep their covenants without taking anything therefore.
And as for other things that belong unto us, of the tithes and customs pertaining unto us, as also the saltpits, and the crown taxes, which are due unto us, we discharge them of them all for their relief.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1884.
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
neither shall they give anything unto them that make war upon them, or aid them with victuals, weapons, money, or ships, as it hath seemed good unto the Romans: but they shall keep their covenants without taking anything therefore.
And as for other things that belong unto us, of the tithes and customs pertaining unto us, as also the saltpits, and the crown taxes, which are due unto us, we discharge them of them all for their relief.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1884, grouped by book.
1 Timothy 2 usages, New Testament
1 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1884 FAQ
What does eparkeo (ἐπαρκέω) mean?
Eparkeo (Strong's G1884) is a Greek word most simply glossed "relieve". eparkeo (ep-ar-keh'-o) v. 1. to avail for, i.e. help [from G1909 and G714]
How many times is eparkeo (ἐπαρκέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1884 across 2 books.
Where can I study eparkeo (ἐπαρκέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1884 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate eparkeo (ἐπαρκέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as relieve. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1884 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1884, with linked reader references where each row is available.