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Strong's G2005 ἐπιτελέω (epiteleo)

Epiteleo means “accomplish” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2005 — hen (“behold”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2005
Language Greek
Linked Usages 33
Books 17

Strong's G2005 Quick Answer

Strong's G2005 ἐπιτελέω (epiteleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epiteleo (ep-ee-tel-eh'-o) v. 1. to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute 2. (by implication) to terminate, undergo It has 33 linked Bible usages across 17 books. Visible English usage signals include do, finish, make, accomplishing, and accomplished. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
epiteleo (ep-ee-tel-eh'-o) v. 1. to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute 2. (by implication) to terminate, undergo
Usage
33 linked usages
Books
17 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
do, finish, make, accomplishing, and accomplished

Meaning and Definition

epiteleo (ep-ee-tel-eh'-o) v. 1. to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute 2. (by implication) to terminate, undergo [from G1909 and G5055] KJV: accomplish, do, finish, (make) (perfect), perform(X -ance) Root(s): G1909, G5055

Original Word
ἐπιτελέω
Transliteration
epiteleo
Derivation
Root: τελέω R1: 1909 R2: 5055
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2005. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to complete

Usage: ἐπι-τελέω, -ῶ [in LXX for כָּלָה, עָשָׂה, etc. ;] to complete, accomplish, execute: with accusative of thing(s), Rom.15:28, 2Co.7:1 8:6 8:11, Php.1:6, Heb.8:5; of religious services (cf. Hdt., ii, 37, al.), Heb.9:6; art. inf., 2Co.8:11. Mid., __(a) to complete for oneself, make an end (R, mg.; pass., R, txt; cf. Meyer, in l): Gal.3:3; __(b) to pay in full, pay the tax, be subject to: with accusative (cf. Xen., Mem., iv, 8, 8), 1Pe.5:9 (pass., RV, etc.; cf. Thayer, see word; ICC, in 1).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2005 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epiteleo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

accomplished 1 Peter 5:9 accomplishing Hebrews 9:6 do Luke 13:32 finish 2 Corinthians 8:6 make Hebrews 8:5

How Strong's G2005 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 17 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2005 (ἐπιτελέω) appears 26 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2005 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2005 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 13:32 KJV

And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

Romans 15:28 KJV

When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Strong's G2005 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 6:15 Septuagint / Brenton

The anointed priest who is in his place, one of his sons, shall offer it: it is a perpetual statute, it shall all be consumed.

Numbers 23:23 Septuagint / Brenton

For there is no divination in Jacob, Nor enchantment in Israel; In season it shall be told to Jacob and Israel What God shall perform.

1 Kingdoms 3:12 Septuagint / Brenton

In that day I will raise up against Eli all things that I have said against his house; I will begin, and I will make an end.

Strong's G2005 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

17 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 4:55 Septuagint / Brenton

and likewise for the charges of the Levites, to be given them until the day that the house were finished, and Jerusalem built up.

1 Esdras 5:70 Septuagint / Brenton

Then Zerubbabel and Jeshua and the chief of the families of Israel said unto them, It is not for us and you to build together a house unto the Lord our God.

1 Esdras 6:4 Septuagint / Brenton

By whose appointment do ye build this house and this roof, and perform all the other things? and who are the workmen that perform these things?

Usage Excerpts

First 33 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2005.

Leviticus 6:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The anointed priest who is in his place, one of his sons, shall offer it: it is a perpetual statute, it shall all be consumed.
Numbers 23:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For there is no divination in Jacob, Nor enchantment in Israel; In season it shall be told to Jacob and Israel What God shall perform.
1 Kingdoms 3:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
In that day I will raise up against Eli all things that I have said against his house; I will begin, and I will make an end.
Esther 8:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
Esther 9:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Mordecai established it, and the Jews took upon themselves, and upon their seed, and upon those that were joined to them to observe it, neither would they on any account behave differently: but these days were to be a memorial kept in every generation, and city, and family, and province.
Zechariah 4:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands shall finish it: and thou shalt know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to thee.
Luke 13:32 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
Romans 15:28 New Testament, KJV
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
2 Corinthians 7:1 New Testament, KJV
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 8:6 New Testament, KJV
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
2 Corinthians 8:11 New Testament, KJV
Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
Galatians 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
Philippians 1:6 New Testament, KJV
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Hebrews 8:5 New Testament, KJV
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Hebrews 9:6 New Testament, KJV
Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.
1 Peter 5:9 New Testament, KJV
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
1 Esdras 4:55 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and likewise for the charges of the Levites, to be given them until the day that the house were finished, and Jerusalem built up.
1 Esdras 5:70 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then Zerubbabel and Jeshua and the chief of the families of Israel said unto them, It is not for us and you to build together a house unto the Lord our God.
1 Esdras 6:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
By whose appointment do ye build this house and this roof, and perform all the other things? and who are the workmen that perform these things?
1 Esdras 6:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So they gave us this answer, We are the servants of the Lord which made heaven and earth.
1 Esdras 6:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And also he commanded that Sisinnes the governor of Syria and Phoenicia, and Sathrabuzanes, and their companions, and those which were appointed rulers in Syria and Phoenicia, should be careful not to meddle with the place, but suffer Zerubbabel the servant of the Lord, and governor of Judea, and the elders of the Jews, to build the house of the Lord in that place.
1 Esdras 8:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And whatsoever thou and thy brethren will do with the silver and gold, that do, according to the will of thy God.
1 Esdras 8:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let all things be performed after the law of God diligently unto the most high God, that wrath come not upon the kingdom of the king and his sons.
1 Esdras 8:91 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And as Ezra in his prayer made his confession, weeping, and lying flat upon the ground before the temple, there gathered unto him from Jerusalem a very great multitude of men and women and children: for there was great weeping among the multitude.
Judith 2:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And take thou heed that thou transgress none of the commandments of thy lord, but accomplish them fully, as I have commanded thee, and defer not to do them.
Tobit 12:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then Tobit called his son Tobias, and said unto him, My son, see that the man have his wages, which went with thee, and thou must give him more.
2 Maccabees 3:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So forthwith Heliodorus took his journey, under a color of visiting the cities of Coelesyria and Phoenicia, but indeed to fulfill the king’s purpose.
2 Maccabees 3:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Nevertheless Heliodorus executed that which was decreed.
2 Maccabees 12:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But when he heard that the Jamnites were minded to do in like manner unto the Jews that dwelt among them,
2 Maccabees 14:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But because there was no dealing against the king, he watched his time to accomplish this thing by policy.
2 Maccabees 15:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
then said the other, And I also am mighty upon earth, and I command to take arms, and to do the king’s business. Yet he obtained not to have his wicked will done.
3 Maccabees 5:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The king, then, with a barbarity exceeding that of Phalaris, said, That they might thank his sleep of that day. Lose no time, and get ready the elephants against tomorrow, as you did before, for the destruction of these accursed Jews.
3 Maccabees 6:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let it be shown to all the nations that thou art with us, O Lord, and hast not turned thy face away from us; but as thou saidst that thou wouldst not forget them even in the land of their enemies, so do thou fulfill this saying, O Lord.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2005, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 8 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2005 FAQ

What does epiteleo (ἐπιτελέω) mean?

Epiteleo (Strong's G2005) is a Greek word most simply glossed "accomplish". epiteleo (ep-ee-tel-eh'-o) v. 1. to fulfill further (or completely), i.e. execute 2. (by implication) to terminate, undergo

How many times is epiteleo (ἐπιτελέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 33 linked usages for Strong's G2005 across 17 books.

Where can I study epiteleo (ἐπιτελέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2005 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate epiteleo (ἐπιτελέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as do, finish, make, accomplishing, and accomplished. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2005 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 17 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2005, with linked reader references where each row is available.