Strong's Lexicon holotelés: Complete, entire, perfect Original Word: ὁλοτελής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ὅλος (holos, meaning "whole" or "entire") and τέλος (telos, meaning "end" or "completion"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of completeness or perfection in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with the word תָּמִים (tamim, Strong's Hebrew 8549), which means "complete," "whole," or "blameless." This term is used in contexts such as describing Noah as "blameless in his generation" (Genesis 6:9) and the requirement for sacrificial animals to be without blemish. Usage: The term "holotelés" is used to describe something that is complete or perfect in its entirety. It conveys the idea of wholeness and full maturity, often in a moral or spiritual sense. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the completeness of a person or thing in its intended purpose or function. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of completeness or perfection was highly valued, often associated with the fulfillment of purpose or the attainment of an ideal state. In the context of early Christianity, this term would have resonated with the idea of spiritual maturity and the believer's journey towards becoming more like Christ. The notion of being "complete" in Christ was a significant theme in the teachings of the apostles, reflecting the transformative power of the Gospel. HELPS Word-studies 3651 holotelḗs (an adjective, derived from 3650 /hólos, "whole" and 5056 /télos, "end-purpose") – properly, wholly (holistically), "fully-layered" (all levels present) – describing someone reaching the end-goal of "entire sanctification." 3651 /holotelḗs ("entirely") is only used in 1 Thes 5:23. [3651 /holotelḗs is rare outside the NT, but occurs four times in Hermas (about NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom holos and telos Definition complete, perfect NASB Translation entirely (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3651: ὁλοτελήςὁλοτελής, ὁλοτελες (ὅλος, τέλος), perfect, complete in all respects: 1 Thessalonians 5:23. (Plutarch, plac. philos. 5, 21; (Field, Hexapla, Leviticus 6:23; Psalm 50:21); ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wholly. From holos and telos; complete to the end, i.e. Absolutely perfect -- wholly. see GREEK holos see GREEK telos Forms and Transliterations ολοτελεις ολοτελείς ὁλοτελεῖς holoteleis holoteleîs oloteleisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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