G5048 τελειόω (teleióō) — to perfect

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5048

to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)

KJV usage: :--consecrate, finish, fulfil, make) perfect.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to execute fully, discharge, Jn. 4:34; 5:36; 17:4; to reach the end of, run through, finish, Lk. 2:43; Acts 20:24; to consummate, place in a condition of finality, Heb. 7:19; to perfect a person, advance a person to final completeness of character, Heb. 2:10; 5:9; 7:28; to perfect a person, advance a person to a completeness of its kind, which needs no further provision, Heb. 9:9; 10:1, 14; pass. to receive fulfillment, Jn. 19:28; to be brought to the goal, to reach the end of one’s course, Lk. 13:32; Phil. 3:12; Heb. 11:40; 12:23; to be fully developed, 2 Cor. 12:9; Jas. 2:22; 1 Jn. 2:5; 4:12, 17; to be completely organized, to be closely embodied, Jn. 17:23

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Luke 2:43 Luke 13:32 John 4:34 John 5:36 John 17:4 John 17:23 John 19:28 Acts 20:24 Philippians 3:12 Hebrews 2:10 Hebrews 5:9 Hebrews 7:19 Hebrews 7:28 Hebrews 9:9 Hebrews 10:1 + 8 more →

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