Greek · G5050 · unreviewed

τελείωσις

Perfection

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τελείωσις G5050
Pronunciation teleíōsis

What does τελείωσις (teleíōsis) mean in the Bible?

τελείωσις (teleíōsis) is a Greek word meaning "perfection". τελείωσις, -εως, ἡ (τελειόω), [in LXX chiefly for מִלֻּא, Exo. Indicates covenantal fulfillment and effective access to God.

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Meaning

perfection
Extended definition

The state of being completed or brought to full maturity, especially the culmination of a process toward perfection

(τελειόω), [in LXX chiefly for מִלֻּא, Exo.29:22, al. ;] fulfilment, completion, perfection: Luk.1:45, Heb.7:11.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Indicates covenantal fulfillment and effective access to God. Hebrews 7:11-19
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Luke 1:45 · Heb 7:11
Biblical Occurrences

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