Lexical Definition
ἱκανόω hikanóō (hik-an-o'-o) to qualify G:V
from ἱκανός
make able (meet).
- to enable, i.e. qualify
Usage: 5 forms in 15 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἱκανώσαντι | having qualified | Col.1.12 |
| ἱκάνωσεν | has made competent | 2Cor.3.6 |
| ικανωθήναι | enough | LXX.Mal.3.10 |
| ικανούσθω | It is fit | LXX.Gen.32.10 • LXX.1Kgs.19.4 |
| Let it be enough | LXX.Deut.1.6 • LXX.Deut.3.26 • LXX.1Kgs.12.28 • LXX.1Kgs.20.11 • LXX.1Chr.21.15 • LXX.Ezek.44.6 • LXX.Ezek.45.9 | |
| Let it be suitable | LXX.Num.16.7 | |
| is enough | LXX.Deut.2.3 | |
| ικανούμενοσ | suiting | LXX.Song.7.9 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἱκανόω, -ῶ (< ἱκανός), [in LXX chiefly for רַב;]
to make sufficient, render fit: c. dupl. acc., II Co 3:6; c. acc. pers. seq. εἰς, Col 1:12.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians | 3:6 |
| Colossians | 1:12 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἱκανόω-όω,
make sufficient, qualify, [NT]:—passive, to be empowered, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; to be made complete, brought to perfection, of the soul, τῷ περιέχοντι [Refs 4th c.AD+]
__II passive, to be satisfied, content, τινι [LXX+1st c.BC+]; ἱκανούσθω ὑμῖν, with infinitive, let it suffice you.., i.e. do it no more, [LXX]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 2Cor.3.6 ☩ LXX.Mal.3.10 ☩ LXX.1Kgs.12.28 ☩ LXX.Num.16.7