καταρτισμός
katartismós
G2677 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Process or state of being made complete, equipped, or fully prepared; the act of fitting, equipping, or preparing something or someone for a specific function or purpose. In various contexts, may refer to restoration, adjustment, or bringing into proper condition, both in practical and ethical/moral senses. Includes the notion of equipping a group or individual with what is necessary for their role or task.
Semantic Range
act of equipping, state of being equipped, preparation, restoration, adjustment, making fit or ready, outfitting, process of being made suitable or prepared
Root / Etymology
From the verb καταρτίζω (katartizō), which means 'to put in order, restore, prepare, equip, make complete.' The noun is formed with the -μός (-mos) suffix indicating the result, process, or means of an action. No Semitic borrowing is involved; this is a native Greek formation.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, the cognate verb καταρτίζω is typically used for mending, restoring, or outfitting, such as repairing nets (cf. Homer, medical texts). The noun καταρτισμός is attested later in Hellenistic Greek, primarily in technical or philosophical contexts, denoting preparation or gearing for activity or function. In the Koine (New Testament) period, it is rare but occurs in contexts relating to the preparation or equipping of individuals for community or moral purposes (e.g., Ephesians 4:12, where it refers to equipping the 'holy ones' for works of service). English translations often narrow this to 'perfecting' or 'equipment,' but the semantic range includes both the act and state of being made fit for purpose, and can suggest 'training' or 'readiness.' This term stands distinct from terms for 'perfection' in a moral or absolute sense (e.g., τελειότης, τελειοῦν), focusing instead on functional preparedness. Usage in the LXX is rare or absent, but parallels are found in other Hellenistic literature.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from καταρτίζω; complete furnishing (objectively):--perfecting.
Root Family
καταρτισμός (katartismos) — equipping, preparing, restoring, making complete, fitting into order
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2677-01 |
καταρτισμὸν | katartismon | N ACC M SG |
equipping | equipping | equipping | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2677-01 |
Ephesians 4:12 | καταρτισμὸν | katartismon | N ACC M SG |
equipping | equipping | equipping |