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Strong's G658 ἀποτελέω (apoteleo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H658 — ephecdammim in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G658
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G658 Quick Answer

Strong's G658 ἀποτελέω (apoteleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apoteleo (ap-ot-el-eh'-o) v. 1. to complete entirely, i.e. consummate [from G575 and G5055] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include finished. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
apoteleo (ap-ot-el-eh'-o) v. 1. to complete entirely, i.e. consummate [from G575 and G5055]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
finished

Meaning and Definition

apoteleo (ap-ot-el-eh'-o) v. 1. to complete entirely, i.e. consummate [from G575 and G5055] KJV: finish Root(s): G575, G5055

Original Word
ἀποτελέω
Transliteration
apoteleo
Derivation
Root: τελέω R1: 575 R2: 5055
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G658. 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: ἀπο-τελέω, -ῶ [in LXX: I Est.5:73, 1Ma.15:39 * ;] to bring to an end, complete, accomplish (cf. MM, see word): Luk.13:32, Jas.1:15.† (AS)

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How Strong's G658 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apoteleo, 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.

finished James 1:15

How Strong's G658 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 1 linked usage.
  • 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 G658 (ἀποτελέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G658 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 G658 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

James 1:15 KJV

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

Strong's G658 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 15:39 Septuagint / Brenton

For as it is hurtful to drink wine or water alone; and as wine mingled with water is pleasant, and delighteth the taste: even so speech finely framed delighteth the ears of them that read the story. And here shall be an end.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G658.

James 1:15 New Testament, KJV
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
2 Maccabees 15:39 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For as it is hurtful to drink wine or water alone; and as wine mingled with water is pleasant, and delighteth the taste: even so speech finely framed delighteth the ears of them that read the story. And here shall be an end.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G658, grouped by book.

James 1 usage, New Testament
James 1:15
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 15:39

Strong's G658 FAQ

What does apoteleo (ἀποτελέω) mean?

Apoteleo (Strong's G658) is a Greek word most simply glossed "finish". apoteleo (ap-ot-el-eh'-o) v. 1. to complete entirely, i.e. consummate [from G575 and G5055]

How many times is apoteleo (ἀποτελέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G658 across 2 books.

Where can I study apoteleo (ἀποτελέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G658 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate apoteleo (ἀποτελέω)?

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

Does Strong's G658 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G658, with linked reader references where each row is available.