Strong's Lexicon teleiós: Completely, perfectly, fully Original Word: τελείως Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective τέλειος (teleios), meaning "complete" or "perfect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of completeness or perfection is תָּמִים (tamiym), Strong's Hebrew 8549, which means "complete" or "blameless." Usage: The adverb "teleiós" is used in the New Testament to convey the sense of completeness or perfection in action or state. It often describes the manner in which something is done, emphasizing the thoroughness or wholeness of the action. In a biblical context, it can refer to spiritual maturity or the complete fulfillment of God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of perfection or completeness was highly valued, often associated with the attainment of a goal or the fulfillment of a purpose. In Jewish thought, the idea of perfection was linked to the fulfillment of the law and the attainment of righteousness. The New Testament writers, particularly Paul and James, adapted these concepts to describe the spiritual maturity and completeness found in Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5049 teleíōs (an adverb) – properly, to-the-end, completely. See 5056 (telos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from teleios Definition completely NASB Translation completely (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5049: τελείωςτελείως (τέλειος), adverb, perfectly, completely: 1 Peter 1:13. (Plato, Isocrates, Aristotle, etc.; cf. Winer's Grammar, 463 (431).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance completelyAdverb from teleios; completely, i.e. (of hope) without wavering -- to the end. see GREEK teleios Forms and Transliterations τελειως τελείως teleios teleiōs teleíos teleíōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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