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The meaning of ἐκτελέω

Understanding ekteléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

finish. - to complete fully

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ἐκτελέω

Phoneticek-tel-eh'-o
Transliterationekteléō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

finish. - to complete fully

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 14:29

Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

Word: ἐκτελέω (ekteléō)
Luke 14:30

Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

Word: ἐκτελέω (ekteléō)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Luke
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