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πληρόω G4137

G4137 is the Greek word πληρόω, transliterated plēróō. The King James Version most often renders it fulfilled.

Word: πληρόωTransliteration: plēróōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 80 verses

What it means

to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc..

Where it comes from

from G4134 (πλήρης).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 68 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

fulfilled 20×might be fulfilled 15×filled 11×full 6×fulfil 4×fill 2×is 2×ended 2×might be filled 2×complete 2×up 1×accomplish 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.

Verses using πληρόω

The first 40 of 80 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 1:22 · KJV

Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

Matthew 2:15 · KJV

And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

Matthew 2:17 · KJV

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,

Matthew 2:23 · KJV

And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

Matthew 3:15 · KJV

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

Matthew 4:14 · KJV

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,

Matthew 8:17 · KJV

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Matthew 12:17 · KJV

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,

Matthew 13:35 · KJV

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

Matthew 13:48 · KJV

Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

Matthew 21:4 · KJV

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

Matthew 23:32 · KJV

Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.

Matthew 26:54 · KJV

But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

Matthew 26:56 · KJV

But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

Matthew 27:9 · KJV

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

Matthew 27:35 · KJV

And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.

Mark 1:15 · KJV

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Mark 15:28 · KJV

And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.

Luke 1:20 · KJV

And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

Luke 2:40 · KJV

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Luke 3:5 · KJV

Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

Luke 4:21 · KJV

And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

Luke 7:1 · KJV

Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

Luke 9:31 · KJV

Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

Luke 22:16 · KJV

For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

Luke 24:44 · KJV

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

John 7:8 · KJV

Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast: for my time is not yet full come.

John 12:3 · KJV

Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

John 12:38 · KJV

That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

John 13:18 · KJV

I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

John 15:25 · KJV

But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

John 16:6 · KJV

But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

John 17:13 · KJV

And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

John 18:9 · KJV

That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

John 18:32 · KJV

That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.

John 19:24 · KJV

They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

John 19:36 · KJV

For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.

Acts 1:16 · KJV

Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

Acts 2:2 · KJV

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Acts 2:28 · KJV

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4137 mean?

G4137 is the Greek word πληρόω (plēróō), meaning to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc..

How is G4137 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fulfilled (20 times), might be fulfilled (15 times), filled (11 times), full (6 times), fulfil (4 times), among others.

How many times does G4137 appear in the Bible?

πληρόω (plēróō) is tagged in 80 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4137 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4134 (πλήρης).

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