Strong’s G2675

καταρτίζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

katartizó

Pronunciation

kah-tar-TID-zo

Definition

To restore, to equip, to perfect, to prepare, to mend

Meaning

(a) I fit (join) together; met: I compact together, (b) act. and mid: I prepare, perfect, for his (its) full destination or use, bring into its proper condition (whether for the first time, or after a lapse).

Usage

The verb "katartizó" carries the sense of making something complete or whole. It is used in the New Testament to describe the process of restoring something to its original or intended state, equipping someone for a task, or perfecting a person or thing. This term often implies a sense of repair or preparation, whether it be mending nets, restoring relationships, or equipping believers for spiritual maturity.

Bible references

Matthew 4:21;Matthew 21:16;Mark 1:19;Luke 6:40;Romans 9:22;1 Corinthians 1:10;2 Corinthians 13:11;Galatians 6:1;1 Thessalonians 3:10;Hebrews 10:5;Hebrews 11:3;Hebrews 13:21;1 Peter 5:10