G3651: ὁλοτελής
holotelḗs · “wholly”
Definition
complete to the end, i.e. absolutely perfect
KJV translates it as: wholly
Extended definition
ὁλοτελής, -ές
(ὅλος, τίλος),
complete, perfect.. 1Th.5:23.†
SYN.: ὁλόκληρος (which see), τέλειος. "As regards meaning, ὁλόκληρος can hardly be distinguished from ὁλοτελής though, in accordance with its derivation, it draws more special attention to the several parts to which the wholeness spoken of extends, no part being wanting or lacking in completeness" (M, Th., 78) (AS)
(ὅλος, τίλος),
complete, perfect.. 1Th.5:23.†
SYN.: ὁλόκληρος (which see), τέλειος. "As regards meaning, ὁλόκληρος can hardly be distinguished from ὁλοτελής though, in accordance with its derivation, it draws more special attention to the several parts to which the wholeness spoken of extends, no part being wanting or lacking in completeness" (M, Th., 78) (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3651 is translated
- completely, ×1
Bible verses with G3651 (holotelḗs)
Holotelḗs appears in 1 verse.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.