KJV Dictionary Definition: sufficiency

sufficiency

SUFFI'CIENCY, n. The state of being adequate to the end proposed.

His sufficiency is such, that he bestows and possesses, his plenty being unexhausted.

1. Qualification for any purpose.

I am not so confident of my own sufficiency as not willingly to admit the counsel of others.

2. Competence; adequate substance or means.

An elegant sufficiency, content.

3. Supply equal to wants; ample stock or fund.

4. Ability; adequate power.

Our sufficiency is of God. 2 Cor.3.

5. Conceit; self-confidence. See Self-sufficiency.

sufficient

SUFFI'CIENT, a. L. sufficiens. Enough; equal to the end proposed; adequate to wants; competent; as provision sufficient for the family; water sufficient for the voyage; an army sufficient to defend the country.

My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Cor.12.

1. Qualified; competent; possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; as a man sufficient for an office.

2. Fit; able; of competent power or ability.

Who is sufficient for these things? 2 Cor.2.

sufficiently

SUFFI'CIENTLY, adv. To a sufficient degree; enough; to a degree that answers the purpose, or gives content; as, we are sufficiently supplied with food and clothing; a man sufficiently qualified for the discharge of his official duties.