καταρτίζω

katartízō · Greek · Strong's G2675 · 13 occurrences

The KJV renders 15 different Hebrew and Greek words as “perfect”

What it means

to complete thoroughly, i.e. repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust

from G2596 (κατά) and a derivative of G739 (ἄρτιος);

How the KJV renders it

fit, frame, mend, perfect, prepare, restore

Where that flattens a distinction

The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.

“perfect”

also renders akribōs (G199), téleios (G5046), ártios (G739), plēróō (G4137), gâmar (H1584), gᵉmar (H1585), kûwn (H3559), kâlîyl (H3632), kâlal (H3634), miklâh (H4357), shâlêm (H8003), taklîyth (H8503), tâm (H8535), tâmîym (H8549)

“prepare”

also renders kataskeuázō (G2680), hetoimázō (G2090), ʼâçar (H631), zᵉman (H2164), kûwn (H3559), ʻâsâh (H6213), râqach (H7543)

“restore”

also renders apokathístēmi (G600), apodídōmi (G591), nâthan (H5414), shâlam (H7999), tûwb (H8421)

“fit”

also renders eúthetos (G2111), kathḗkō (G2520), ʻâsâh (H6213), ʻittîy (H6261)

“frame”

also renders yêtser (H3336), kûwn (H3559), nâthan (H5414)

“mend”

also renders châzaq (H2388)

Answers that weigh this word

Where it appears

13 occurrences in the Greek text.

1 Corinthians 1:10 · V-RPP-NPM

Now I beg you, brothers, through the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1 Peter 5:10 · V-FAI-3S

But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

1 Thessalonians 3:10 · V-AAN

night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

2 Corinthians 13:11 · V-PPM-2P

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected. Be comforted. Be of the same mind. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians 6:1 · V-PAM-2P

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.

Hebrews 10:5 · V-AMI-2S

Therefore when he comes into the world, he says, “You didn’t desire sacrifice and offering, but you prepared a body for me.

Hebrews 11:3 V-RPNHebrews 13:21 V-AAO-3SLuke 6:40 V-RPP-NSMMatthew 4:21 V-PAP-APMMatthew 21:16 V-AMI-2SMark 1:19 V-PAP-APMRomans 9:22 V-RPP-APN

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