◄ 5050. teleiósis ►
Strong's Lexicon teleiósis: Completion, Perfection, Fulfillment Original Word: τελείωσις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: teleiósis Pronunciation: te-lay-O-sis Phonetic Spelling: (tel-i'-o-sis) Definition: completion, fulfillment, perfection. Meaning: The noun τελείωσις refers to the act of completion, perfection, or fulfillment. It denotes the process of bringing something to its intended goal or state of maturity. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb τελειόω (teleióō), meaning "to complete" or "to perfect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of τελείωσις in the Greek New Testament can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas of completion and perfection, such as: • Strong's Hebrew 8003 (שָׁלֵם, shalem): Meaning "complete" or "whole." • Strong's Hebrew 8535 (תָּמִים, tamim): Meaning "blameless" or "perfect." • Strong's Hebrew 4390 (מָלֵא, male): Meaning "to fill" or "to fulfill." These Hebrew terms reflect the Old Testament foundation for the New Testament understanding of spiritual completeness and maturity, as seen in the concept of τελείωσις. Usage: The term τελείωσις is used in the New Testament to describe the completion or fulfillment of a process, often in a spiritual or moral context. It is associated with the idea of reaching a state of maturity or perfection, particularly in relation to faith and spiritual growth. Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, τελείωσις is used to convey the concept of spiritual maturity and the fulfillment of God's purposes. It is often linked with the believer's journey towards spiritual completeness and the ultimate realization of God's will. • Theological Significance: The term underscores the transformative process that believers undergo as they grow in their faith and relationship with God. It highlights the goal of becoming more Christ-like and achieving the fullness of spiritual life. • Scriptural References: • Hebrews 7:11 (BSB): "If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the Law), why was there still need for another priest to appear, one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?" • This verse illustrates the concept of τελείωσις by contrasting the incomplete nature of the Levitical priesthood with the perfect and complete priesthood of Christ, who fulfills and surpasses the old covenant. • Practical Application: Believers are encouraged to pursue τελείωσις by striving for spiritual growth and maturity. This involves a continuous process of learning, obedience, and transformation, aligning one's life with the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5050 teleíōsis (a feminine noun) – a brand of consummation (completion) which focuses on the final stage (fulfillment, end-phase) of the consummation process – see the correlating verb form (5048 /teleióō). See 5056 (telos). [See also 5047 (teleiotēs, another feminine noun from the same root) which stresses the combination of truth which sustains further consummation and 5054 (teleutḗ) – a third feminine noun derived from this root meaning "death (consummation) in relation to the Lord's sovereign control of life."] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from teleioó Definition completion, perfection NASB Translation fulfillment (1), perfection (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5050: τελείωσις τελείωσις, τελειώσεως, ἡ (τελειόω), a completing, perfecting; a. fulfilment, accomplishment; the event which verifies a promise (see τελειόω, 4): Luke 1:45 (Judith 10:9; Philo de vit. Moys. iii. § 39). b. consummation, perfection (see τελειόω, 3): Hebrews 7:11. (In various senses in Aristotle, Theophrastus, Diodorus) (Cf. references under the word τελειόω, 3.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perfection From phusioo; (the act) completion, i.e. (of prophecy) verification, or (of expiation) absolution -- perfection, performance. see GREEK phusioo Forms and Transliterations τελειώσεσι τελειώσεως τελειώσεώς τελειωσις τελείωσις teleiosis teleiōsis teleíosis teleíōsis Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:45 N-NFS GRK: ὅτι ἔσται τελείωσις τοῖς λελαλημένοις NAS: [is] she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken KJV: there shall be a performance of those things which were told INT: for there will be a fulfillment to the things spoken Hebrews 7:11 N-NFS GRK: μὲν οὖν τελείωσις διὰ τῆς NAS: if perfection was through KJV: If therefore perfection were by INT: indeed then perfection by the Strong's Greek 5050 2 Occurrences τελείωσις — 2 Occ.