Definition and Context:
In the biblical context, "completing" often refers to the act of bringing something to its intended end or fulfillment. This concept is deeply rooted in the narrative of God's creation, His covenants, and His redemptive plan for humanity. The idea of completion is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating both divine and human actions that reach their intended purposes.

Old Testament References:
The notion of completion is evident from the very beginning of the Bible. In Genesis, God completes the work of creation in six days and rests on the seventh, marking the completion of His creative work (Genesis 2:1-2). This sets a precedent for the Sabbath, a day of rest and completion.

The completion of the Tabernacle is another significant event. In Exodus 40:33 , it is recorded, "So Moses finished the work." This completion signifies the readiness of the Tabernacle for God's presence to dwell among His people, fulfilling His promise to be with them.

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, the concept of completion is often associated with the fulfillment of prophecy and the completion of Jesus Christ's earthly ministry. Jesus Himself speaks of completion in John 19:30 when He declares from the cross, "It is finished." This statement signifies the completion of His sacrificial work for the redemption of humanity.

The Apostle Paul frequently uses the language of completion in his epistles. In Philippians 1:6 , Paul expresses confidence "that He who began a good work in you will continue to perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Here, completion is seen as an ongoing process in the life of believers, culminating in the return of Christ.

Theological Significance:
Theologically, completion is tied to the concept of perfection and maturity in the Christian life. Believers are called to grow and mature in their faith, striving towards the completion of their spiritual journey. This is echoed in James 1:4 , "Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing."

Completion also relates to the eschatological hope of Christians. The Bible speaks of a future time when God's redemptive plan will be fully realized, and creation itself will be restored to its intended glory. Revelation 21:6 states, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End." This declaration marks the completion of God's plan for a new heaven and a new earth.

Practical Implications:
For believers, the concept of completing serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to finish what He starts. It encourages perseverance and trust in God's timing and purposes. Christians are called to participate in God's work, knowing that He will bring it to completion in His perfect way.

In daily life, the principle of completing can inspire diligence and commitment to fulfilling one's responsibilities and callings. It underscores the importance of finishing tasks and endeavors with integrity and purpose, reflecting the character of God who completes His work.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Complete.312. anaggello -- to bring back word, announce
... 312 (from 303 , ", completing a " and, "declare") -- properly, all the way, ie --
declaring a thought (communication) that shows it has cleared (gone through ...
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357. analogizomai -- to consider
... 357 (from 303 , ", completing a " intensifying 3049 , "reckon, reason") -- properly,
reason to a by moving through the needed thought-process (analysis); to ...
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333. anatheoreo -- to observe carefully
... 333 (from 303 , ", as in completing a process," which intensifies 2334 , "gaze on") --
properly, consider (literally " and down"); pay attention () to grasp ...
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373. anapauo -- to give rest, give intermission from labor, by ...
... 373 (from 303 , ", completing a ," which intensifies 3973 , "pause") -- properly,
to give (experience) ; to (rest) "" (Vine/Unger, White, ). ...
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350. anakrino -- to examine, investigate
... 350 (from 303 , ", completing a ," which intensifies 2919 , "to select by
separating/judging") -- properly, to by vigorously judging "down to up," ie ...
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404. anapsucho -- to refresh
... 404 (from 303 , "/completing a process" which intensifies 5594 , "cool by blowing") --
properly, bring cooling (reviving, with fresh air); (figuratively) bring ...
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356. analogia -- proportion
... 356 (from 303 , ", completing a " and 3056 , "reasoning, word") -- properly, ,
moving from one point of a comparison () the other. ...
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430. anecho -- to hold up, bear with
... 430 (from 303 , "/completing a process" and 2192, "to have") -- properly, " bearing "
going through the needed sequence ( of action); to ; for the believer ...
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378. anapleroo -- to fill up
... provisions, etc.) of. 378 (from 303 , ", completing a ," which intensifies
4137 , "fill") -- properly, fulfill, fill . As a strengthened ...
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341. anakainoo -- to make new
... Cognate: 341 (from 303 , ", completing a process" and , "renew," which is derived
from 2537 ) -- to by moving from one stage to a higher (more developed) one ...
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5948. alil -- perhaps furnace, crucible
... furnace. From alal in the sense of completing; probably a crucible (as working over
the metal) -- furnace. see HEBREW alal. 5947, 5948. alil. 5949 . ...
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Whether the Defects Occurring During the Celebration of this ...
... that before or after the consecration the priest dies or goes mad, or is hindered
by some other infirmity from receiving the sacrament and completing the mass. ...
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Order of Contents.
... In addition to these points, afterwards on completing the sketch, as far as we can
in accordance with what we propose, we must give an account of the physical ...
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The Observations Contained in the Preceding ChapterMake it ...
... In completing, therefore, the plan I have proposed to myself, I am now to give a
few hints respecting the mode in which the study is to be carried on, and ...
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He Refutes his Opponent by the Testimony of the Council of Antioch ...
... with immense fulness of detail, were collected together in sum in the matchless
brevity of the Creed, according to the Apostle's words: "Completing His word ...
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the Legendary History of Egypt
... from the oppressive mud; others, as yet imperfect, feebly stirred their heads and
fore feet, while their hind quarters were completing their articulation and ...
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Concerning Sacerdotal Consecrations.
... For these are the perfecting images of the supremely Divine Power, completing
all the most Divine symbols and all the sacred orderings. ...
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Progress of Calvinism
... Farel and his followers, finding themselves involved in serious difficulties, appealed
to Calvin to help them in completing the work they had begun. ...
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Chapter seventeen
... extremely poor, he managed somehow to enter the University of Copenhagen, but his
poverty compelled him to leave the school without completing his course. ...
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"He is the Rock, his Work is Perfect, for all his Ways are ...
... generations, he sees it altogether, joins the end with the beginning, sees the first
mould, the first foundation stone, and the last completing, all flowing ...
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Saved by Grace;
... I think this text respecteth both"to wit, salvation completing, and salvation completed;
for "to save" is a work of many steps; or, to be as plain as possible ...
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Completing (11 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Completing (11 Occurrences). ... (See NIV). Acts 13:25 And
when John was completing his work, he said, What do I seem to you to be? ...
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Completeth (7 Occurrences)

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Ascend (86 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 13:10 And it cometh to pass at his completing to cause the burnt-offering
to ascend, that lo, Samuel hath come, and Saul goeth out to meet him, to ...
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Completion (40 Occurrences)

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Nehemiah (9 Occurrences)
... He built up the state on the old lines, "supplementing and completing the work of
Ezra," and making all arrangements for the safety and good government of the ...
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Undo (9 Occurrences)
... to undo his shoes. (BBE). Acts 13:25 And when John was completing his work,
he said, What do I seem to you to be? I am not he; but ...
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Finisher (1 Occurrence)
... is applied to Jesus (Hebrews 12:2), and comes from teleioo, "to complete," "to make
perfect"; hence, it means finisher in the sense of completing; the King ...
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Finishing (17 Occurrences)
... 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Finish. 2. (n.) The act or process of completing or
perfecting; the final work upon or ornamentation of a thing. ...
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Expense (7 Occurrences)
... Luke 14:28 For who of you, willing to build a tower, doth not first, having sat
down, count the expense, whether he have the things for completing? (YLT). ...
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Disciples (277 Occurrences)
... the Twelve. Jesus is now completing His last popular campaign in preaching
and introducing the kingdom of heaven. The employing ...
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