Strong's Lexicon apoteleó: To complete, to accomplish, to fulfill Original Word: ἀποτελέω Word Origin: From the Greek words ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and τελέω (teleó, meaning "to complete" or "to finish"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concepts can be found in words like כָּלָה (kalah, Strong's H3615), meaning "to complete" or "to finish," and מָלֵא (male, Strong's H4390), meaning "to fill" or "to fulfill." Usage: The verb ἀποτελέω (apoteleó) is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of bringing something to completion or fulfillment. It often implies the successful execution of a plan or purpose, reaching a desired end or goal. This term can be applied to both physical and spiritual accomplishments, emphasizing the completion of a task or the fulfillment of a divine purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of completion or fulfillment was significant in various aspects of life, including philosophy, religion, and daily activities. The idea of bringing something to its intended end was often associated with achieving excellence or perfection. In the context of the New Testament, this term reflects the fulfillment of God's promises and purposes, both in the life of Jesus Christ and in the lives of believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and teleó Definition to bring to an end, complete NASB Translation accomplished (1), perform (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 658: ἀποτελέωἀποτελέω, ἀποτελῶ; (1 aorist passive participle ἀποτελεσθεις); to perfect; to bring quite to an end: ἰάσεις, accomplish, Luke 13:32 (L T Tr WH for R G ἀπιτέλω); ἡ ἁμαρτία ἀποτελεσθεῖσα having come to maturity, James 1:15 (Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, and subsequent writers). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance finish. From apo and teleo; to complete entirely, i.e. Consummate -- finish. see GREEK apo see GREEK teleo Forms and Transliterations απέτεμεν απετηγάνισε απετμήθη αποτελεσθεισα αποτελεσθείσα ἀποτελεσθεῖσα αποτελω ἀποτελῶ apotelestheisa apotelestheîsa apotelo apotelô apotelō apotelō̂Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 13:32 V-PIA-1SGRK: καὶ ἰάσεις ἀποτελῶ σήμερον καὶ NAS: out demons and perform cures INT: and cures I complete today and James 1:15 V-APP-NFS Strong's Greek 658 |
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