Berean Strong's Lexicon katartismos: Equipping, perfecting, preparing Original Word: καταρτισμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb καταρτίζω (katartizō), meaning "to complete, prepare, or equip." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "katartismos," similar concepts can be found in words like תָּקַן (taqan), meaning "to make straight, set right," and שָׁלֵם (shalem), meaning "to be complete, sound." Usage: The term "katartismos" refers to the process of making something complete or fully equipped. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of spiritual growth and maturity, particularly in the equipping of believers for service and ministry within the body of Christ. It implies a sense of preparation and readiness for a specific purpose or task. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "katartismos" would have been understood in various contexts, such as the preparation of soldiers for battle or the mending of fishing nets. The idea of equipping or perfecting was integral to many aspects of daily life, emphasizing readiness and functionality. In the early Christian church, this concept was applied to the spiritual development and preparation of believers to fulfill their roles within the community of faith. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2677 katartismós (a masculine noun) – properly, exact adjustment which describes how (enables) the individual parts to work together in correct order (used only in Eph 4:12). See 2675 (katartizō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katartizó Definition a preparing, an equipping NASB Translation equipping (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2677: καταρτισμόςκαταρτισμός, καταρτισμου, ὁ, equivalent to κατάρτισις, which see: τίνος εἰς τί, Ephesians 4:12. ((Galen, others.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perfecting. From katartizo; complete furnishing (objectively) -- perfecting. see GREEK katartizo Forms and Transliterations κατάρξαι κατάρξει καταρτισμον καταρτισμόν καταρτισμὸν κατάρχεις καταρχών κατασβέσει κατασβεσθήναν κατήρξαν katartismon katartismònLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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