G5048-teleioó

Strong's Concordance

Definition - To complete, to perfect, to accomplish, to bring to an end.

Word Origin - From the Greek word τέλειος (teleios), meaning "complete" or "perfect."

Usage - The verb "teleioó" is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of bringing something to its intended goal or state of completion. It often implies a process of maturation or perfection, whether in a moral, spiritual, or functional sense. The term can refer to the fulfillment of a task, the completion of a journey, or the perfection of character.

Helps Word-studies

Cognate: 5048 teleióō – to consummate, reaching the end-stage, i.e. working through the entire process (stages) to reach the final phase (conclusion). See 5056 (telos).

This root (tel-) means "reaching the end (aim)." It is well-illustrated with the old pirate's telescope, unfolding (extending out) one stage at a time to function at full-strength (capacity effectiveness).