Word study · Greek

plēroō

to fulfill, fill

Say it: play-ROH-oh (approximate)

πληρόω

What it means

To fill, to fulfill. "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it" (4:17), and the word of God is to be "fulfilled" (1:25).

Range of meaning

  • FillMake something full, like a net (13:48).
  • CompleteFinish or bring to an end.
  • Bring to full meaningShow what a Scripture was pointing toward.

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