Strong's Lexicon teleiótés: Perfection, completeness, maturity Original Word: τελειότης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word τέλειος (teleios), meaning "complete" or "perfect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - תָּם (tam) - Strong's Hebrew 8535, meaning "complete" or "blameless." - שָׁלֵם (shalem) - Strong's Hebrew 8003, meaning "whole" or "complete." Usage: The term "teleiótés" refers to the state of being complete or perfect, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It implies reaching a goal or fulfilling a purpose, particularly in the context of Christian maturity and spiritual growth. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the process of becoming fully developed in faith and character, aligning with God's will and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of perfection was often associated with achieving one's full potential or purpose. In the context of early Christianity, "teleiótés" took on a distinctively spiritual dimension, emphasizing the believer's journey towards Christlikeness. This was a counter-cultural idea, as it focused on inner transformation rather than external achievements or status. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5051 teleiōtḗs (a masculine noun) – properly, a consummator, bringing a process to its finish (used only in Heb 12:2). See 5056 (telos). 5051 /teleiōtḗs ("consummator") specifically refers to Jesus, the one bringing the life of faith to its complete conclusion (consummation, finish). In every scene of His earthly life, Jesus lived in faith, i.e. receiving and perfectly obeying the inbirthing of the Father's will (persuasion). Heb 12:2: "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the file-leader 747 /arxēgós and consummator (5051 /teleiōtḗs) of the (operation of) faith (4102 /pístis), who in place of (473 /antí) the joy set before Him, endured a cross (4716 /staurós), despising the shame – and in combination (5037 /té) has taken-seat (Gk perfect tense), in (1722 /en) the right hand of the throne of God." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom teleioó Definition a completer, finisher NASB Translation perfecter (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5051: τελειωτήςτελειωτής, τελειωτου, ὁ (τελειόω) (Vulg.consummator), a perfecter: τῆς πίστεως, one who has in his own person raised faith to its perfection and so set before us the highest example of faith, Hebrews 12:2. The word occurs nowhere else. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance finisher. From teleioo; a completer, i.e. Consummater -- finisher. see GREEK teleioo Forms and Transliterations τελειωτην τελειωτήν τελειωτὴν τελεσιουργεί teleioten teleiotḕn teleiōtēn teleiōtḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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