Strong's Lexicon artios: Complete, perfect, fully equipped Original Word: ἄρτιος Word Origin: Derived from the root ἀρτ- (art-), meaning "fitting" or "complete." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "artios," the concept of completeness and perfection can be found in Hebrew words like תָּמִים (tamim, Strong's H8549), which means "complete" or "blameless." Usage: The Greek word "artios" conveys the idea of being complete, fully equipped, or perfect for a particular purpose. It suggests a state of readiness and adequacy, where nothing is lacking for the task at hand. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to spiritual maturity and the equipping of believers for good works. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of being "artios" would have been understood in various contexts, such as a tool being perfectly suited for its purpose or a person being fully prepared for a task. This term would resonate with the audience of the New Testament, who valued completeness and readiness in both practical and philosophical terms. HELPS Word-studies 739 ártios (from 737 /árti, "now," viewed in terms of the present, i.e. "the here-and-now") – properly, ready now, prepared to function (efficiently) in the immediate present. 739 /ártios ("ready-because-prepared") is only used in 2 Tim 3:17, "So that the man of God may be adequate (739 /ártios), equipped for every good work" (NASU). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arti Definition fitted, complete NASB Translation adequate (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 739: ἄρτιοςἄρτιος, ἀρτια, ἀρτιον (ἈΡΩ to fit (cf. Curtius, § 488)); 1. fitted. 2. complete, perfect (having reference apparently to 'special aptitude for given uses'); so 2 Timothy 3:17 (cf. Ellicott at the passage; Trench, § xxii.). (In Greek writings from Homer down.) From arti; fresh, i.e. (by implication) complete -- perfect. see GREEK arti |
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