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τελειόω G5048

G5048 is the Greek word τελειόω, transliterated teleióō. The King James Version most often renders it made perfect.

Word: τελειόωTransliteration: teleióōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 22 verses

What it means

to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character).

Where it comes from

from G5046 (τέλειος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 24 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

made perfect 4×perfect 4×make 3×perfected 3×finish 2×is 2×fulfilled 1×finished 1×might be fulfilled 1×might finish 1×being made perfect 1×made 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: consecrate, finish, fulfil, make) perfect.

Verses using τελειόω

All 22 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 2:43 · KJV

And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

John 4:34 · KJV

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

John 5:36 · KJV

But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.

John 17:4 · KJV

I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

John 17:23 · KJV

I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

John 19:28 · KJV

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

Acts 20:24 · KJV

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 12:9 · KJV

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Philippians 3:12 · KJV

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 2:10 · KJV

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

Hebrews 5:9 · KJV

And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

Hebrews 7:19 · KJV

For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

Hebrews 7:28 · KJV

For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.

Hebrews 9:9 · KJV

Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

Hebrews 10:1 · KJV

For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Hebrews 10:14 · KJV

For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

Hebrews 11:40 · KJV

God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

James 2:22 · KJV

Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

1 John 2:5 · KJV

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

1 John 4:12 · KJV

No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

1 John 4:17 · KJV

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

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 G5048 mean?

G5048 is the Greek word τελειόω (teleióō), meaning to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character).

How is G5048 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it made perfect (4 times), perfect (4 times), make (3 times), perfected (3 times), finish (2 times), among others.

How many times does G5048 appear in the Bible?

τελειόω (teleióō) is tagged in 22 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5048 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5046 (τέλειος).

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