τελευτάω
teleutaō
to decease
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word τελευτάω (teleutaō) is defined as "to decease." This term is used 13 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in various contexts. In its most basic sense, teleutaō refers to the act of dying or passing away. However, its usage in the Bible suggests a broader meaning that encompasses the concept of completion or fulfillment. In this sense, teleutaō can imply the end of a life, a journey, or a stage, marking a transition to something new. The frequency of teleutaō's occurrence in the Bible highlights its importance in discussing mortality, life's purpose, and the consequences of one's actions. Its usage in various contexts, such as the death of individuals, the end of a period, or the completion of a task, underscores its versatility and significance in conveying the idea of transition and completion.
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Occurrences in Scripture
13 total occurrences across the text
But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,
Matthew 9:18While he told these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.”
Matthew 15:4For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’
Matthew 22:25Now there were with us seven brothers. The first married and died, and having no offspring left his wife to his brother.
Mark 7:10For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother;’ and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’
Mark 9:44‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’
Mark 9:46‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’
Mark 9:48‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’
Luke 7:2A certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death.
John 11:39Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to him, “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.”
Acts 2:29“Brothers, I may tell you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
Acts 7:15Jacob went down into Egypt and he died, himself and our fathers,
Hebrews 11:22By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.