Strong’s G2425
ἱκανός
Part of speech
Adjective
Transliteration
hikanos
Pronunciation
hee-kah-nos'
Definition
Sufficient, adequate, considerable, competent, worthy
Meaning
(a) considerable, sufficient, of number, quantity, time, (b) of persons: sufficiently strong (good, etc.), worthy, suitable, with various constructions, (c) many, much.
Usage
The Greek word "hikanos" is used to describe something that is sufficient or adequate in quantity, quality, or degree. It can refer to a person being competent or qualified for a task, or to something being considerable in size or amount. In the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of adequacy or worthiness, whether in terms of personal capability or the sufficiency of resources.
Bible references
Matthew 3:11;Matthew 8:8;Matthew 28:12;Mark 1:7;Mark 10:46;Mark 15:15;Luke 3:16;Luke 7:6;Luke 7:12;Luke 8:27;Luke 8:32;Luke 20:9;Luke 22:38;Luke 23:8;Luke 23:9;Acts 8:11;Acts 9:23;Acts 9:43;Acts 11:24;Acts 11:26;Acts 12:12;Acts 14:3;Acts 14:21;Acts 17:9;Acts 18:18