Greek · G1124, G4137 · unreviewed

γραφή / πληρόω

A writing · to fulfill

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γραφή G1124 a writing

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In NT, γραφή denotes a specific scriptural passage or the OT writings collectively; singular for individual texts, plural for the complete canon.

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πληρόω G4137 to fulfill

Pronunciation plēróō

To fulfill by bringing to completion; to execute fully or carry through to accomplishment.

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What does γραφή / πληρόω (graphē / plēroō) mean in the Bible?

γραφή · πληρόω is a Greek word meaning "Scripture fulfilled; betrayal occurs according to Scripture.". Scripture fulfilled; betrayal occurs according to Scripture.

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Meaning

Scripture fulfilled; betrayal occurs according to Scripture.

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Luke 4:21 · John 7:38 · John 7:42 · John 10:35 · John 13:18 · John 17:12 · John 19:24 · John 19:28 · John 19:36 · John 19:37 · Rom 4:3 · Rom 9:17 · Rom 10:11 · Rom 11:2 · Gal 3:8 · Gal 3:22 21×

Nominative · Plural · Feminine Matt 26:54 · Matt 26:56 · Mark 14:49 3×

Genitive · Singular · Feminine Acts 8:32 · Acts 8:35 · 2 Pet 1:20 3×

Genitive · Plural · Feminine Acts 17:2 · Acts 18:28 · Rom 15:4 3×

Dative · Plural · Feminine Matt 21:42 · Luke 24:27 · Acts 18:24 · Rom 1:2 4×

Dative · Singular · Feminine John 2:22 · 1 Pet 2:6 2×

Accusative · Plural · Feminine Matt 22:29 · Mark 12:24 · Luke 24:32 · Luke 24:45 · John 5:39 · Acts 17:11 · 1 Cor 15:3 · 1 Cor 15:4 · 2 Pet 3:16 9×

Accusative · Singular · Feminine Mark 12:10 · John 20:9 · Acts 1:16 · Jas 2:8 4×

Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 82 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect

completed 12 prospective 4 resultant 10 imperative 3 background 4 subjunctive 31 infinitive 7 participle 10 optative 1

Tense

aorist 53 perfect 16 present 5 future 4 imperfect 4

Voice

passive 57 active 24 middle 1

Mood

subjunctive 31 indicative 30 participle 10 infinitive 7 imperative 3 optative 1

NT Occurrences

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Acts 1 — The Risen Christ Commissions His Waiting Witnesses Acts 13 — The Spirit Sends the Mission and the Word Turns to the Gentiles Acts 17 — The Gospel Reasoned from Scripture and Proclaimed to the Nations Acts 18 — The Lord Strengthens the Mission in Corinth and Beyond Acts 8 — The Scattered Church Carries Christ Beyond Jerusalem Colossians 1 — The Supremacy of Christ and the Gospel of Reconciliation Colossians 4 — Prayer, Wise Witness, Faithful Service, and Gospel Fellowship Ephesians 5 — Walking in Love, Light, Wisdom, and Spirit-Filled Order John 10 — The Good Shepherd, the Door, and the Son One with the Father John 13 — The Servant-Lord, the Washed Disciples, and the New Command of Love John 15 — The True Vine, Abiding Fruitfulness, Christlike Love, and the World’s Hatred John 16 — The Spirit’s Convicting Witness, the Disciples’ Sorrow Turned to Joy, and Christ’s Victory over the World John 17 — The Son’s High Priestly Prayer: Glory, Preservation, Sanctification, Unity, Mission, and Love John 18 — The Arrested King: Betrayal, Sovereign Surrender, Denial, Trial, and the Kingdom Not of This World John 19 — The Crucified King: Behold the Man, Behold Your King, It Is Finished, and the Pierced Son John 20 — The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel John 5 — The Son Who Gives Life, Judges, and Is Witnessed by the Father John 7 — The Feast, the Divided Crowd, and the Living Water of Jesus Luke 24 — The Risen Christ Opens the Scriptures, Commissions Witnesses, and Ascends in Blessing Luke 4 — The Spirit-Anointed Son Tested, Rejected, and Proclaiming the Kingdom Luke 9 — The Christ Revealed, the Cross Announced, and the Jerusalem Road Begun Mark 1 — The Beginning of the Gospel: The Servant-King Appears with Authority Mark 12 — The Rejected Son, the Greatest Commandment, the Lord of David, and the Widow’s Offering Mark 14 — The Son of Man Handed Over: Anointing, Supper, Gethsemane, Betrayal, Trial, and Denial Matthew 1 — The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus the Messiah Matthew 2 — The Messiah Worshiped, Threatened, Preserved, and Called Out of Egypt Matthew 21 — The King Enters Jerusalem, Judges Fruitless Religion, and Exposes Rejected-Son Leadership Matthew 22 — The Wedding Banquet, the King’s Invitation, and the Messiah Who Is David’s Lord Matthew 26 — The Betrayal, Passover, Gethsemane, Trial, and Denial of Jesus Matthew 3 — The Forerunner, the Kingdom, and the Beloved Son Matthew 5 — Kingdom Blessedness, Fulfilled Law, and Heart-Level Righteousness Philippians 4 — Rejoicing, Peace, Contentment, and Gospel Partnership in Christ Romans 13 — Submission to Governing Authorities, Love as the Fulfillment of the Law, and Life in the Light of the Coming Day Romans 15 — Bearing with the Weak, Welcoming One Another, and Paul’s Priestly Mission to the Gentiles Romans 16 — Gospel Partnership, Holy Greeting, False-Teacher Warning, and Doxology to the God Who Establishes

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources

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