Strong’s G2427
ἱκανόω
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
hikanoó
Pronunciation
hee-kan-OH-o
Definition
To make sufficient, to qualify, to enable
Meaning
I make sufficient, render fit, qualify.
Usage
The verb ἱκανόω is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of making someone sufficient or adequate for a task or role. It implies an empowerment or equipping by God, often in the context of ministry or service. The term suggests that the sufficiency or capability comes not from the individual’s own abilities but from divine enablement.
Bible references
2 Corinthians 3:6;Colossians 1:12