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Strong's G5050 τελείωσις (teleiosis)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5050 — nagahh (“glitter”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5050
Language Greek
Linked Usages 24
Books 10

Strong's G5050 Quick Answer

Strong's G5050 τελείωσις (teleiosis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. teleiosis (tel-ei'-o-sis) n. 1. (the act) completion 2. (of prophecy) verification It has 24 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include performance and perfection. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
teleiosis (tel-ei'-o-sis) n. 1. (the act) completion 2. (of prophecy) verification
Usage
24 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
performance and perfection

Meaning and Definition

teleiosis (tel-ei'-o-sis) n. 1. (the act) completion 2. (of prophecy) verification 3. (of expiation) absolution [from G5448] KJV: perfection, performance Root(s): G5448

Original Word
τελείωσις
Transliteration
teleiosis
Derivation
Root: φυσιόω R1: 5448
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5050. 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)

perfection

Usage: τελείωσις, -εως, ἡ (τελειόω), [in LXX chiefly for מִלֻּא, Exo.29:22, al. ;] fulfilment, completion, perfection: Luk.1:45, Heb.7:11.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5050 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render teleiosis, 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 7:11 performance Luke 1:45

How Strong's G5050 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 1 Enoch, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 14 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.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5050 (τελείωσις) appears 22 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5050 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 G5050 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 1:45 KJV

And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

Hebrews 7:11 KJV

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Strong's G5050 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

14 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 29:22 Septuagint / Brenton

And thou shalt take from the ram its fat, both the fat that covers the belly, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder, for this is a consecration.

Exodus 29:26 Septuagint / Brenton

And thou shalt take the breast from the ram of consecration which is Aaron’s, and thou shalt separate it as a separate offering before the Lord, and it shall be to thee for a portion.

Exodus 29:27 Septuagint / Brenton

And thou shalt sanctify the separated breast and the shoulder of removal which has been separated, and which has been removed from the ram of consecration, of the portion of Aaron and of that of his sons.

Strong's G5050 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 10:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And she said unto them, Command the gates of the city to be opened unto me, that I may go forth to accomplish the things whereof ye have spoken with me. So they commanded the young men to open unto her, as she had spoken.

2 Maccabees 2:9 Septuagint / Brenton

It was also declared, that he being wise offered the sacrifice of dedication, and of the finishing of the temple.

Wisdom of Sirach 34:8 Septuagint / Brenton

Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish, And hath not gone after gold.

Strong's G5050 in 1 Enoch

5 indexed usages in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 2:2 Septuagint / Brenton

transgress not against their appointed order. Behold ye the earth, and give heed to the things which take place upon it from first to last, how steadfast they are, how none of the things upon earth

1 Enoch 10:14 Septuagint / Brenton

to the torment and the prison in which they shall be confined for ever. And whosoever shall be condemned and destroyed will from thenceforth be bound together with them to the end of all

1 Enoch 16:1 Septuagint / Brenton

From the days of the slaughter and destruction and death of the giants, from the souls of whose flesh the spirits, having gone forth, shall destroy without incurring judgement -thus shall they destroy until the day of the consummation, the great judgement in which the age shall be

Usage Excerpts

First 24 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5050.

Exodus 29:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt take from the ram its fat, both the fat that covers the belly, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder, for this is a consecration.
Exodus 29:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt take the breast from the ram of consecration which is Aaron’s, and thou shalt separate it as a separate offering before the Lord, and it shall be to thee for a portion.
Exodus 29:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt sanctify the separated breast and the shoulder of removal which has been separated, and which has been removed from the ram of consecration, of the portion of Aaron and of that of his sons.
Exodus 29:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt take the ram of consecration, and thou shalt boil the flesh in the holy place.
Exodus 29:34 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if aught be left of the flesh of the sacrifice of consecration and of the loaves until the morning, thou shalt burn the remainder with fire: it shall not be eaten, for it is a holy thing.
Leviticus 7:37 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
This is the law of the whole burnt offerings, and of sacrifice, and of sin offering, and of offering for transgression, and of the sacrifice of consecration, and of the sacrifice of peace offering;
Leviticus 8:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and Moses took of his blood, and put it upon the tip of Aaron’s right ear, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the great toe of his right foot.
Leviticus 8:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and put them all on the hands of Aaron, and upon the hands of his sons, and offered them up for a wave offering before the Lord.
Leviticus 8:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Moses took the breast, and separated it for a heave offering before the Lord, from the ram of consecration; and it became Moses’ portion, as the Lord commanded Moses.
Leviticus 8:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood that was on the altar, and sprinkled it on Aaron, and on his garments, and his sons, and the garments of his sons with him.
Leviticus 8:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Moses said to Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh in the tent of the tabernacle of witness in the holy place; and there ye shall eat it and the loaves in the basket of consecration, as it has been appointed me, the Lord saying, Aaron and his sons shall eat them.
Leviticus 8:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And ye shall not go out from the door of the tabernacle of witness for seven days, until the day be fulfilled, the day of your consecration; for in seven days shall he consecrate you,
2 Chronicles 29:35 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the whole burnt offering was abundant, with the fat of the complete peace offering, and the drink offerings of the whole burnt sacrifice. So the service was established in the house of the Lord.
Jeremiah 2:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he said, Thus saith the Lord, I remember the kindness of thy youth, and the love of thine espousals, in following the Holy One of Israel, saith the Lord.
Luke 1:45 New Testament, KJV
And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
Hebrews 7:11 New Testament, KJV
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Judith 10:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And she said unto them, Command the gates of the city to be opened unto me, that I may go forth to accomplish the things whereof ye have spoken with me. So they commanded the young men to open unto her, as she had spoken.
2 Maccabees 2:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
It was also declared, that he being wise offered the sacrifice of dedication, and of the finishing of the temple.
Wisdom of Sirach 34:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish, And hath not gone after gold.
1 Enoch 2:2 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
transgress not against their appointed order. Behold ye the earth, and give heed to the things which take place upon it from first to last, how steadfast they are, how none of the things upon earth
1 Enoch 10:14 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
to the torment and the prison in which they shall be confined for ever. And whosoever shall be condemned and destroyed will from thenceforth be bound together with them to the end of all
1 Enoch 16:1 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
From the days of the slaughter and destruction and death of the giants, from the souls of whose flesh the spirits, having gone forth, shall destroy without incurring judgement -thus shall they destroy until the day of the consummation, the great judgement in which the age shall be
1 Enoch 18:16 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
their rising, because they did not come forth at their appointed times. And He was wroth with them, and bound them till the time when their guilt should be consummated (even) for ten thousand years.'
1 Enoch 25:4 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
the earth with goodness. And as for this fragrant tree no mortal is permitted to touch it till the great judgement, when He shall take vengeance on all and bring (everything) to its consummation

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5050, grouped by book.

Exodus 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Leviticus 7 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 5 usages, 1 Enoch

Strong's G5050 FAQ

What does teleiosis (τελείωσις) mean?

Teleiosis (Strong's G5050) is a Greek word most simply glossed "perfection". teleiosis (tel-ei'-o-sis) n. 1. (the act) completion 2. (of prophecy) verification

How many times is teleiosis (τελείωσις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 24 linked usages for Strong's G5050 across 10 books.

Where can I study teleiosis (τελείωσις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5050 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate teleiosis (τελείωσις)?

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

Does Strong's G5050 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 14 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 5 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G5050, with linked reader references where each row is available.