GreekG2005Verb

ἐπιτελέω

epiteleō

9Occurrences
G2005Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5055 (τελέω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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: for כָּלָה, עָשָׂה, etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

ἐπιτελέω appears 9 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

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

Key Passages

1 Peter 5:9BSB

Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.

2 Corinthians 7:1BSB

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 8:6BSB

So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

2 Corinthians 8:11BSB

Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means.

Galatians 3:3BSB

Are you so foolish? After starting in the Spirit, are you now finishing in the flesh?

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