Definition and Concept
Perfectness in the biblical context refers to the state of being complete, whole, and without defect or blemish. It is often associated with moral and spiritual maturity, reflecting the character and nature of God. The concept of perfectness is deeply rooted in the idea of holiness and righteousness, as God Himself is described as perfect.

Biblical References
The Bible frequently addresses the theme of perfectness, urging believers to strive for it in their walk with God. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "tamim" is often translated as "perfect" or "blameless," indicating integrity and uprightness. In the New Testament, the Greek word "teleios" is used, which conveys the idea of being complete or mature.

Old Testament
In Genesis 17:1, God commands Abram, "Walk before Me and be blameless." Here, the call to blamelessness is a call to perfectness in one's relationship with God. Similarly, in Deuteronomy 18:13, the Israelites are instructed, "You must be blameless before the LORD your God."

The Psalms also reflect on the theme of perfectness. Psalm 18:30 states, "As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him." This verse highlights the perfection of God's ways and His word, serving as a model for believers.

New Testament
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls His followers to a high standard of perfectness: "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). This command emphasizes the pursuit of spiritual maturity and holiness, mirroring the character of God.

The Apostle Paul also speaks of perfectness in his letters. In Philippians 3:12-15 , he writes, "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view." Here, Paul acknowledges the ongoing journey toward perfectness, encouraging believers to strive for spiritual growth and maturity.

Theological Significance
Perfectness is not merely an abstract ideal but a practical goal for believers. It involves a wholehearted devotion to God, characterized by obedience, love, and faithfulness. The pursuit of perfectness is empowered by the Holy Spirit, who works within believers to transform them into the likeness of Christ.

The concept of perfectness also underscores the sufficiency of Christ's atoning work. Hebrews 10:14 declares, "For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified." This verse highlights the completeness of Christ's sacrifice, which makes believers perfect in their standing before God, even as they continue to grow in holiness.

Practical Application
Believers are called to pursue perfectness by living lives that reflect God's character. This involves cultivating virtues such as love, patience, humility, and integrity. It also requires a commitment to spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers.

In summary, perfectness in the biblical sense is a call to spiritual maturity and holiness, reflecting the character of God and the transformative power of the Gospel. It is both a present reality in Christ and a future goal to be pursued with diligence and faith.(n.) The quality or state of being perfect; perfection.5047. teleiotes -- completeness, perfection
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1 Cor. Ix. 24
... Having pointed out the manifold usefulness of condescension and that this is the
highest perfectness, and that he himself having risen higher than all towards ...
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Its Problem
... "The judicial principles of the government of God, are, as might be expected,
based upon the absolute perfectness of His own holiness. ...
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The Servant and the Slaves
... The root idea of holiness is not righteousness nor moral perfectness, but something
that lies behind these"viz, separation for the service and uses of God. ...
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Colossians iii. 7-May
... death. Ver.14. "And above all these things put on love, which is the bond
of perfectness.". Dost thou see that he saith this? For ...
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Epistle xxxiii. To Dominicus.
... Hence also it is said by the excellent preacher in praise of this same charity,
Which is the bond of perfectness (Colossians 3:14). ...
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Epistle Liii. To virgilius, Bishop.
... Rightly does the excellent preacher call it the bond of perfectness; since, though
the other virtues indeed produce perfectness, yet still charity binds them ...
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Again, if any one not Having Charity...
... of baptism,"the good, indeed, to their health and profit; the bad to their destruction
and ruin,"while the sacrament itself is of equal perfectness in both ...
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Sermon for Thursday in Easter Week
... ought to love Him above all things; a Master of the Highest Truth, wherefore we
ought to contemplate Him; and a Master of the Highest Perfectness, wherefore we ...
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Measureless Power and Endless Glory
... can be nothing less than the whole uncounted abundance of that majestic and
far-shining Nature, as it pours itself forth in the dazzling perfectness of its ...
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Epistle xvii. To Felix, Bishop of Messana.
... How rightly the excellent preacher calls it the bond of perfectness, since the other
virtues indeed produce perfectness, but yet charity so binds them that ...
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Perfectness (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Perfectness (2 Occurrences). Colossians 3:14 And above
all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. ...
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Perfection (30 Occurrences)
... perfecting"); of teleiosis (Hebrews 7:11); of teleiotess (Hebrews 6:1, the Revised
Version margin "full growth"); it is translated "perfectness" (Colossians 3 ...
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Perfect (205 Occurrences)
... perfecting"); of teleiosis (Hebrews 7:11); of teleiotess (Hebrews 6:1, the Revised
Version margin "full growth"); it is translated "perfectness" (Colossians 3 ...
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Perfectly (24 Occurrences)

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Repair (26 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) Condition with respect to soundness, perfectness, etc.; as, a house
in good, or bad, repair; the book is out of repair. Int. ...
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Exercise (35 Occurrences)
... Exertion for the sake of training or improvement whether physical, intellectual,
or moral; practice to acquire skill, knowledge, virtue, perfectness, grace, etc ...
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Perfects (1 Occurrence)

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Bond (32 Occurrences)
... The word means also oppression or affliction (Psalm 116:16; Philippians 1:7). Christian
love is the "bond of perfectness" (Colossians 3:14), and the influences ...
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Add (135 Occurrences)
... Colossians 3:14 And to all these add love, which is the bond of perfectness. (DBY).
Colossians 4:18 I Paul add with my own hand this final greeting. ...
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Charity (29 Occurrences)
... with charity. (KJV WBS). Colossians 3:14 And above all these things put
on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. (KJV WBS). 1 ...
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