ἐπαρκέω eparkéō

Meaning

to avail for, i.e. help

In the King James Version: relieve

Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G714 (ἀρκέω);

Where it is used

• 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
• 1 Timothy 5:16 If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.