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τέλειος G5046

G5046 is the Greek word τέλειος, transliterated téleios. The King James Version most often renders it perfect.

Word: τέλειοςTransliteration: téleiosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 17 verses

What it means

complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with G3588 (ὁ)) completeness.

Where it comes from

from G5056 (τέλος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 18 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

perfect 15×men 1×full age 1×more perfect 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: of full age, man, perfect.

Verses using τέλειος

All 17 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 5:48 · KJV

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 19:21 · KJV

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

Romans 12:2 · KJV

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1 Corinthians 2:6 · KJV

Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

1 Corinthians 13:10 · KJV

But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

1 Corinthians 14:20 · KJV

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

Ephesians 4:13 · KJV

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

Philippians 3:15 · KJV

Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

Colossians 1:28 · KJV

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

Colossians 4:12 · KJV

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Hebrews 5:14 · KJV

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Hebrews 9:11 · KJV

But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;

James 1:4 · KJV

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

James 1:17 · KJV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

James 1:25 · KJV

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

James 3:2 · KJV

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

1 John 4:18 · KJV

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5046 mean?

G5046 is the Greek word τέλειος (téleios), meaning complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with G3588 (ὁ)) completeness.

How is G5046 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it perfect (15 times), men (1 time), full age (1 time), more perfect (1 time).

How many times does G5046 appear in the Bible?

τέλειος (téleios) is tagged in 17 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5046 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5056 (τέλος).

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