Lexical Definition
πληροφορέω plērophoréō (play-rof-or-eh'-o) to fulfill G:V
from πλήρης and φορέω
most surely believe, fully know (persuade), make full proof of.
- to carry out fully (in evidence), i.e. completely assure (or convince), entirely accomplish
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| πληροφόρησον | do fully carry out | 2Tim.4.5 |
| πληροφορηθῇ | may be fully accomplished | 2Tim.4.17 |
| πληροφορηθεὶσ | having been fully assured | Rom.4.21 |
| πληροφορείσθω | should be fully assured | Rom.14.5 |
| πεπληροφορημένων | accomplished | Luke.1.1 |
| πεπληροφορημένοι | fully complete | Col.4.12 |
| επληροφορήθη | have full assurance | LXX.Eccl.8.11 |
Abbott-Smith
† πληροφορέω, -ῶ, [in LXX: Ec 8:11 (מָלֵא)*;]
1. to bring in full measure, hence, to fulfil, accomplish: Lk 1:1, II Ti 4:5, 17.
2. to persuade, assure or satisfy fully (so in π.; v. Deiss., LAE, 82 f.; M, Th., 9): pass., Ro 4:21 14:5, Col 4:12 (v. Lft., in l.).
3. to fill: Ro 15:13, L, mg. (Cl. Ro., I Co 54); metaph., pass., to be filled with, hence, fully bent on (Ec 8:11).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes | 8:11 |
| Luke | 1:1 |
| Romans | 4:21 · 14:5 · 15:13 |
| Colossians | 4:12 |
| 2 Timothy | 4:5 · 4:17 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
πληροφορέω-έω,
bring full measure: satisfy fully, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; especially assure, τινὰ ὅρκοις [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 fulfil, τὴν διακονίαν [NT+1st c.AD+]:—passive, to be fulfilled, [NT+2nd c.AD+]
__3 pay in full, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__II passive, of persons, have full satisfaction, to be fully assured, ὅτι.. [NT]
__II.2 π. τοῦ ποιῆσαι to be fully bent on doing, [LXX]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 2Tim.4.5 ☩ Luke.1.1 ☩ Rom.4.21 ☩ LXX.Eccl.8.11