Original Word: ἐπιτελέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: epiteleó
Pronunciation: eh-pee-tel-eh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-tel-eh'-o)
Definition: To complete, to accomplish, to perfect, to finish
Meaning: I complete, accomplish, perfect.

accomplish, do, finish, make perfect.

From epi and teleo; to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo -- accomplish, do, finish, (make) (perfect), perform(X -ance).

see GREEK epi

see GREEK teleo

Word Origin
from epi and teleó
Definition
to complete, accomplish
NASB Translation
accomplished (1), complete (1), completion (1), erect (1), finish (1), finished (1), perfect (1), perfected (1), perfecting (1), performing (1).

STRONGS NT 2005: ἐπιτελέω

ἐπιτελέω, ἐπιτελῶ; future ἐπιτελέσω; 1 aorist ἐπετελεσα; (present middle and passive ἐπιτελοῦμαι);

1. to bring to an end, accomplish, perfect, execute, complete: substantively, τό ἐπιτελέσαι, 2 Corinthians 8:11; τί, Luke 13:32 (R G); Romans 15:28; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 2 Corinthians 8:6, 11; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 8:5; τάς λατρείας, to perform religious services, discharge religious rites, Hebrews 9:6 (similarly in secular writings, as θρησκείας, Herodotus 2, 37; ὁρτας, 4, 186; θυσίαν, θυσίας, 2, 63; 4, 26; Herodian, 1. 5, 4 (2 edition, Bekker); λειτουργίας, Philo de som. i. § 37). Middle (in Greek writings to take upon oneself: τά τοῦ γήρως, the burdens of old age, Xenophon, mem. 4, 8, 8; θάνατον, Xenophon, Apology 33; with the force of the act.: τί, Polybius 1, 40, 16; 2, 58, 10) to make an end for oneself, i. e. to leave off (cf. παύω): τῇ σαρκί, so as to give yourselves up to the flesh, stop with, rest in it, Galatians 3:3 (others take it passively here: are ye perfected in etc., cf. Meyer).

2. to appoint to, impose upon: τίνι παθήματα, in passive 1 Peter 5:9 (τήν δίκην, Plato, legg. 10 at the end).

Word Origin: From the Greek words ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and τελέω (teleō, meaning "to complete" or "to finish").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπιτελέω, similar concepts of completion and fulfillment can be found in Hebrew words such as:

- כָּלָה (kalah, Strong's H3615): To complete, finish, or bring to an end.
- תָּמַם (tamam, Strong's H8552): To be complete, finished, or perfect.

These Hebrew terms reflect the Old Testament's emphasis on the completion of God's work and the fulfillment of His promises, paralleling the New Testament usage of ἐπιτελέω.

Usage: The verb ἐπιτελέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of completing or bringing something to its intended goal or purpose. It often conveys the sense of fulfilling a task or duty, or bringing a process to its full conclusion.

Context: The Greek verb ἐπιτελέω appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the completion or fulfillment of a task or divine purpose. It is often used in contexts where an action is brought to its intended conclusion, reflecting both human and divine activities.

In Philippians 1:6, Paul expresses confidence that "He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Here, ἐπιτελέω underscores the assurance of God's ongoing work in believers, bringing their spiritual journey to completion.

In 2 Corinthians 7:1, Paul urges believers to "perfect holiness in the fear of God," using ἐπιτελέω to describe the process of bringing one's sanctification to its full expression.

The term also appears in Galatians 3:3, where Paul challenges the Galatians, asking, "Are you now being perfected by the flesh?" This rhetorical question highlights the futility of relying on human effort to complete what was begun by the Spirit.

In Hebrews 8:5, the word is used in the context of the Old Testament tabernacle, which served as a "copy and shadow of what is in heaven." The earthly service was a temporary measure, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ.

Overall, ἐπιτελέω conveys a sense of divine purpose and completion, whether in the context of personal spiritual growth, the fulfillment of God's promises, or the completion of His redemptive plan through Christ.

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