G5052: τελεσφορέω
telesphoréō · “to mature”
Definition
to be a bearer to completion (maturity), i.e. to ripen fruit (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: bring fruit to perfection
Word origin: from a compound of G5056 (τέλος) and G5342 (φέρω);
Extended definition
τελεσφορέω, -ῶ
(τέλος, φέρω) [in LXX: 4Ma.13:20 * ;]
(a) of plants, to bring fruit to perfection (Theophr.): Luk.8:14
(b) of females, to bear perfect offspring (Artemid.; 4Mac, l.with).†
(AS)
(τέλος, φέρω) [in LXX: 4Ma.13:20 * ;]
(a) of plants, to bring fruit to perfection (Theophr.): Luk.8:14
(b) of females, to bear perfect offspring (Artemid.; 4Mac, l.with).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5052 is translated
- do mature. ×1
Bible verses with G5052 (telesphoréō)
Telesphoréō appears in 1 verse.
- Luke 8:14
And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.