ἐπιτελέω

epiteleōVerbG2005

to complete

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5055 (τελέω);

Short Definition

to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo

Full Lexicon Entry

to complete, accomplish, execute: with accusative of thing(s),; of religious services. Mid., (a) to complete for oneself, make an end (R, mg.; pass., R, txt; cf. Meyer, in l): (b) to pay in full, pay the tax, be subject to: with accusative, (pass., RV, etc.; cf. Thayer; ICC, in 1).
LXX Usage: for כָּלָה, עָשָׂה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3
Hebrews
2
1 Peter
1
Galatians
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 5:9
  • 2 Corinthians 7:1
  • 2 Corinthians 8:6
  • 2 Corinthians 8:11
  • Galatians 3:3

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