◄ 5052. telesphoreó ►
Lexicon telesphoreó: To bring to completion, to bear fruit to maturity Original Word: τελεσφορέω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: telesphoreó Pronunciation: tel-es-for-eh'-o Phonetic Spelling: (tel-es-for-eh'-o) Definition: To bring to completion, to bear fruit to maturity Meaning: I bring to maturity. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance produce maturity, bring fruit to perfection. From a compound of telos and phero; to be a bearer to completion (maturity), i.e. To ripen fruit (figuratively) -- bring fruit to perfection. see GREEK telos see GREEK phero HELPS Word-studies 5052 telesphoréō (from 5056 /télos, "end-consummation" and 5342 /phérō, "to carry over") – properly, to bring to completion (maturation, consummation), emphasizing the "eternal carry-over" of this life into the afterlife (see 5056 /télos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from telos and phoreó Definition to bring fruit to perfection, hence to bear perfect offspring NASB Translation bring...fruit to maturity (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5052: τελεσφορέω τελεσφορέω, τελεσφόρω; (τελεσφόρος, from τέλος and φέρω); to bring to (perfection or) maturity (namely, καρπούς): Luke 8:14. (Used alike of fruits, and of pregnant women and animals bringing their young to maturity; 4 Macc. 13:19; Theophrastus, Geoponica, Philo, Diodorus, Josephus, others; (Psalm 64:10 () Symm.).) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the combination of two Greek words: τέλος (telos), meaning "end" or "completion," and φέρω (pherō), meaning "to bear" or "to carry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τελεσφορέω, the concept of bearing fruit and achieving maturity can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas, such as: • פָּרָה (parah) • Strong's Hebrew 6509: To bear fruit, be fruitful. • שָׁלֵם (shalem) • Strong's Hebrew 7999: To be complete, to finish, to make whole. These Hebrew terms, like τελεσφορέω, emphasize the process of growth and completion, whether in a physical or spiritual sense, and highlight the importance of reaching the intended purpose or maturity. Usage: The verb τελεσφορέω is used in the context of bringing something to its full development or maturity, often in a metaphorical sense related to spiritual growth or the fruition of one's actions. Context: The Greek verb τελεσφορέω appears in the New Testament to describe the process of bringing something to its intended completion or maturity. This term is often used metaphorically to illustrate spiritual growth and the fruition of faith in the life of a believer. In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of bearing fruit to maturity is emphasized in the context of spiritual development and the manifestation of one's faith through actions. In the New Testament, the idea of bearing fruit is frequently associated with the evidence of a transformed life, one that reflects the character and teachings of Jesus Christ. The use of τελεσφορέω underscores the importance of perseverance and steadfastness in the Christian walk, as believers are encouraged to grow in their faith and produce fruit that aligns with the will of God. The process of τελεσφορέω involves both divine enablement and human responsibility. While God provides the necessary resources and guidance through the Holy Spirit, believers are called to actively participate in their spiritual growth by nurturing their relationship with God, engaging in prayer, studying Scripture, and living out their faith in practical ways. The concept of τελεσφορέω serves as a reminder of the ultimate goal of the Christian life: to become mature in Christ, fully developed in character and purpose, and to reflect His love and truth to the world. Forms and Transliterations τελεσφορούσι τελεσφορουσιν τελεσφοροῦσιν τελεταί τελετάς τελευταία τελευταίοις telesphorousin telesphoroûsin Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 8:14 V-PIA-3P GRK: καὶ οὐ τελεσφοροῦσιν NAS: of [this] life, and bring no KJV: bring no fruit to perfection. INT: and not do mature Strong's Greek 5052 1 Occurrence τελεσφοροῦσιν — 1 Occ.