Strong's Lexicon ekplérósis: Fulfillment, completion Original Word: ἐκπλήρωσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐκπληρόω (ekpléroō), which means "to fulfill" or "to complete." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with fulfillment is מִלּוּא (millu), which can mean "fullness" or "completeness." Another related term is קוּם (qum), meaning "to establish" or "to fulfill." Usage: The term "ekplérósis" refers to the act of fulfilling or bringing something to completion. In a biblical context, it often pertains to the fulfillment of prophecies, promises, or divine plans. It conveys the idea of bringing to fruition what was previously anticipated or foretold. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of fulfillment was significant in both religious and philosophical contexts. Prophecies and oracles were common, and their fulfillment was seen as a validation of divine or supernatural intervention. In the Jewish tradition, the fulfillment of God's promises and prophecies was central to the understanding of God's faithfulness and sovereignty. The New Testament writers often emphasized the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the life and work of Jesus Christ, underscoring the continuity and reliability of God's redemptive plan. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ekpléroó Definition a completion, fulfillment NASB Translation completion (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1604: ἐκπλήρωσιςἐκπλήρωσις, ἐκπληρωσεως, ἡ, a completing, fulfillment: τῶν ἡμερῶν τοῦ ἁγνισμοῦ, the time when the days of purification are to end, Acts 21:26. (Dionysius Halicarnassus, Strabo, Philo, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance accomplishment. From ekpleroo; completion -- accomplishment. see GREEK ekpleroo Forms and Transliterations εκπληρωσιν εκπλήρωσιν ἐκπλήρωσιν ekplerosin ekplērōsin ekplḗrosin ekplḗrōsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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