παντελής
pantelḗs
G3838 substantive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Fully complete, brought to full end or perfection; entire in all respects. The term denotes total completeness or full attainment, especially regarding states, qualities, or conditions. In contextual uses, it can refer to something accomplished to the utmost, finished in every aspect, or wholly perfected.
Semantic Range
entire, complete, fully perfected, wholly accomplished, absolute, accomplished to the uttermost, brought to full end
Root / Etymology
From πᾶς (“all, every”) and τέλος (“end, goal, completion”). The word is a compound formed to signify 'all-completed' or 'fully ended.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
παντελής is rare in both classical and Koine Greek, attested sparingly before the Hellenistic period. In classical usage, it describes something complete and thorough (e.g., a state of perfect health, full accomplishment). In the Septuagint and New Testament, it preserves this emphasis on entirety or completeness, often applied to salvation, purification, or wholeness. English translations sometimes render the term as 'uttermost,' 'completely,' or 'entirely,' but these may understate the precision of the Greek, which focuses on finished completeness or perfection according to some end. Related expressions include παντελῶς (entirely, wholly) as an adverb. The nuance is distinct from similar adjectives such as τέλειος, which generally emphasizes reaching the goal or maturity, while παντελής focuses on the comprehensive nature of what is complete. The neuter form, pantelēs, can function substantivally to indicate 'completeness' or 'full accomplishment.'
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from πᾶς and τέλος; full-ended, i.e. entire (neuter as noun, completion):--+ in (no) wise, uttermost.
Root Family
παντελς (pantelḗs) — all, end, completion
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3838-01 |
παντελές | panteles | ADJ.S ACC N SG |
at all | the complete whole | completion | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3838-01 |
Luke 13:11 | παντελές | panteles | ADJ.S ACC N SG |
at all | the complete whole | fullness |
G3838-01 |
Hebrews 7:25 | παντελὲς | panteles | ADJ.S ACC N SG |
uttermost | the complete whole | completion |