Strong’s G5048

τελειόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

teleioó

Pronunciation

te-lei-O-o

Definition

To complete, to perfect, to accomplish, to bring to an end.

Meaning

(a) as a course, a race, or the like: I complete, finish (b) as of time or prediction: I accomplish, (c) I make perfect; pass: I am perfected.

Usage

The verb "teleioó" is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of bringing something to its intended goal or state of completion. It often implies a process of maturation or perfection, whether in a moral, spiritual, or functional sense. The term can refer to the fulfillment of a task, the completion of a journey, or the perfection of character.

Bible references

Luke 2:43;Luke 13:32;John 4:34;John 5:36;John 17:4;John 17:23;John 19:28;Acts 20:24;Philippians 3:12;Hebrews 2:10;Hebrews 5:9;Hebrews 7:19;Hebrews 7:28;Hebrews 9:9;Hebrews 10:1;Hebrews 10:14;Hebrews 11:40;Hebrews 12:23;James 2:22;1 John 2:5;1 John 4:12;1 John 4:17;1 John 4:18