The meaning of “τελειόω”

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

G5048

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

τελειόω

Phonetictel-i-o'-o

Transliterationteleióō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

consecrate, finish, fulfil, make) perfect. - to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)

Scripture References

24 total references

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.”
John 17:4	“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.”
Acts 20:24	“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”
2 Corinthians 12:9	“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Philippians 3:12	“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”

Total Occurrences

24x

Most Frequent Book

Hebrews

Book Distribution

Luke2

John5

Acts1

2 Corinthians1

Philippians1

Hebrews9

James1

1 John4

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