Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τελευτάω”
Understanding teleutáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be dead, decease, die. - to finish life (by implication, of βίος), i.e. expire (demise)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τελευτάω
Phonetictel-yoo-tah'-o
Transliterationteleutáō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be dead, decease, die. - to finish life (by implication, of βίος), i.e. expire (demise)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
12 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:4 | “For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.” Word: τελευτάω (teleutáō) | |
| Mark 9:46 | “Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.” Word: τελευτάω (teleutáō) | |
| Luke 7:2 | “And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.” Word: τελευτάω (teleutáō) | |
| Acts 7:15 | “So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,” Word: τελευτάω (teleutáō) | |
| Hebrews 11:22 | “By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.” Word: τελευτάω (teleutáō) |