The meaning of “ἐπιτελέω”
Understanding epiteléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accomplish, do, finish, (make) (perfect), perform(X -ance). - to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute - by impl...
ἐπιτελέω
accomplish, do, finish, (make) (perfect), perform(X -ance). - to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute - by implication, to terminate, undergo
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 13:32 | “And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.” Word: ἐπιτελέω (epiteléō) | |
| Romans 15:28 | “When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.” Word: ἐπιτελέω (epiteléō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:6 | “Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.” Word: ἐπιτελέω (epiteléō) | |
| Galatians 3:3 | “Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?” Word: ἐπιτελέω (epiteléō) | |
| Philippians 1:6 | “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Word: ἐπιτελέω (epiteléō) |