τέλειός
téleios
Primarily, having attained completion, maturity, or a state of wholeness in a particular respect. In various contexts, it describes that which is fully developed according to its nature, function, or intended purpose. In reference to persons, it often signifies moral or ethical maturity or completeness. In non-personal contexts, it can denote that which is finished, complete, or flawless in quality or extent. When used in a noun form (τὸ τέλειον), it refers to a state of completeness or maturity.
Matthew 5:48 · Word #11
Lexicon G5046
| Lemma | τέλειος |
| Transliteration | téleios |
| Strong's | G5046 |
| Definition | Primarily, having attained completion, maturity, or a state of wholeness in a particular respect. In various contexts, it describes that which is fully developed according to its nature, function, or intended purpose. In reference to persons, it often signifies moral or ethical maturity or completeness. In non-personal contexts, it can denote that which is finished, complete, or flawless in quality or extent. When used in a noun form (τὸ τέλειον), it refers to a state of completeness or maturity. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τέλειος |
| Strong's | G5046 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5046-05
complete
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular; predicate use describing a masculine singular subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Complete" reflects the root τελ- (to end, accomplish) and conveys having reached the intended goal or state of maturity. As nominative masculine singular, it functions as a predicate adjective describing a masculine singular subject as having attained wholeness or maturity. |
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