Strong's G5046 · Greek
τέλειος
teleios · /tel'-i-os/
Definition
from 5056; complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with 3588) completeness:--of full age, man, perfect.
KJV: of full age, man, perfect
Root / derivation: from 5056
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered τέλειος across 17 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
1 Corinthians3 verses
Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
1 Corinthians 13:10But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. done away: Gr. vanish away
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. men: Gr. perfect, or, of a ripe age
Philippians1 verse
Colossians2 verses
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. labouring: or, striving complete: or, filled
Hebrews2 verses
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. of full age: or, perfect use: or, an habit, or, perfection
Hebrews 9:11But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
James4 verses
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
James 1:25But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. deed: or, doing
James 3:2For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5046 (teleios) mean?
from 5056; complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with 3588) completeness:--of full age, man, perfect.
How many times does G5046 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5046 (τέλειος) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “perfect.”
How is teleios translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5046 is rendered as “perfect” (17×), “age” (1×), “men” (1×).
Where does the Greek word τέλειος come from?
from 5056