Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
perfection
Usage: τελειότης, -ητος, ἡ (τέλειος), [in LXX: Jdg.9:16, 19 (תָּמִים), Pro.11:3 (תֻּמָּה), Wis.6:15 12:17, Jer.2:2 * ;] perfection, completeness: Col.3:14, Heb.6:1 (AS)
Strong's Number
G5047
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
4
Strong's G5047 Quick Answer
Strong's G5047 τελειότης (teleiotes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. teleiotes (tel-ei-ot'-ace) n. 1. (the state) completeness (mentally or morally) [from G5046] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include perfection. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- teleiotes (tel-ei-ot'-ace) n. 1. (the state) completeness (mentally or morally) [from G5046]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- perfection
Meaning and Definition
teleiotes (tel-ei-ot'-ace) n. 1. (the state) completeness (mentally or morally) [from G5046] KJV: perfection(-ness) Root(s): G5046
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5047. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5047 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render teleiotes, 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.
perfection
Hebrews 6:1
How Strong's G5047 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 New Testament with 2 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 G5047 (τελειότης) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Judges 9:16 — τελειότητι
- Judges 9:19 — τελειότητι
- Wisdom of Solomon 6:15 — τελειότης
- Wisdom of Solomon 12:17 — τελειότητι
Strong's G5047 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 G5047 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Strong's G5047 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And now, if ye have done it in truth and integrity, and have made Abimelech king, and if ye have wrought well with Jerubbaal, and with his house, and if ye have done to him according to the reward of his hand,
if then ye have done truly and faithfully with Jerubbaal, and with his house this day, rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice over you:
Strong's G5047 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
To think therefore upon her is the perfection of wisdom: And whoso watcheth for her shall quickly be without care.
For when men will not believe that thou art of a full power, thou showest thy strength, And among them that know it thou makest their boldness manifest.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5047.
And now, if ye have done it in truth and integrity, and have made Abimelech king, and if ye have wrought well with Jerubbaal, and with his house, and if ye have done to him according to the reward of his hand,
if then ye have done truly and faithfully with Jerubbaal, and with his house this day, rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice over you:
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
To think therefore upon her is the perfection of wisdom: And whoso watcheth for her shall quickly be without care.
For when men will not believe that thou art of a full power, thou showest thy strength, And among them that know it thou makest their boldness manifest.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5047, grouped by book.
Judges 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5047 FAQ
What does teleiotes (τελειότης) mean?
Strong's G5047 is a Greek entry for G5047 τελειότης (teleiotes). teleiotes (tel-ei-ot'-ace) n. 1. (the state) completeness (mentally or morally) [from G5046]
How many times is teleiotes (τελειότης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G5047 across 4 books.
Where can I study teleiotes (τελειότης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5047 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate teleiotes (τελειότης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as perfection. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5047 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5047, with linked reader references where each row is available.