Lexical Definition
τελεσφορέω telesphoréō (tel-es-for-eh'-o) to mature G:V
from a compound of τέλος and φέρω
bring fruit to perfection.
- to be a bearer to completion (maturity), i.e. to ripen fruit (figuratively)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| τελεσφοροῦσιν | do mature | Luke.8.14 |
Abbott-Smith
** τελεσφορέω, -ῶ (< τέλος, φέρω) [in LXX: IV Mac 13:20 * ;]
(a) of plants, to bring fruit to perfection (Theophr.): Lk 8:14
(b) of females, to bear perfect offspring (Artemid.; IV Mac, l.c.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 8:14 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
τελεσφορέω-έω,
bring fruit to perfection, [NT+4th c.BC+]:—passive, τελεσφορέωουμένων καρπῶν [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__2 of young women, bear perfect offspring, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; τ. καὶ μὴ ἀποβάλλειν τὸ ἔμβρυον [Refs 1st c.AD+]:—passive, of the offspring, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__3 generally, bring to a head, ἔαρ ἐς κορυφὴν τ. [νοῦσον] [Refs 1st c.BC+] O.:—passive, to be brought to perfection, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__II pay toll or custom, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III to be a τελεσφόφος[Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.8.14