παντελής (pantelēs)
pantelēs
completely
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adjective pantelēs describes something that is entirely complete or utterly perfect. Formed from roots meaning "all" and "full," it conveys a sense of wholeness that leaves nothing out. In the New Testament, this word appears only twice, yet its impact is significant.
In Luke 13:11, it modifies a woman who had been crippled for eighteen years. The text describes her condition as being bound by pantelēs, emphasizing the total and unbroken nature of her infirmity before Jesus healed her. Similarly, Hebrews 7:25 uses the term to describe Christ’s ability to save. Here, it suggests that His saving work is complete and perfect, requiring no further addition or improvement.
While some scholars note a possible temporal nuance in Hebrews—implying "finally" or "to the end"—the primary force remains one of absolute completeness. Translators often render it as "completely" or "utterly," capturing the idea that God’s action is fully sufficient and without defect.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word pantelēs carries the weight of absolute completeness. In Luke 13:11, it describes a woman bound for eighteen years in a way that left no part of her body free. Her condition was total, yet Jesus’ intervention was equally complete. This pairing reminds us that no situation is beyond the reach of divine power. What seems permanently broken can be made whole.
Hebrews 7:25 applies this same intensity to Christ’s saving work. He saves pantelēs—utterly and without need for improvement. This is not a partial rescue or a temporary fix. It is a finished, perfect act of grace that requires no further addition from us. When we feel inadequate or when our struggles seem endless, this truth offers deep stability.
You do not need to add your own strength to His work. The completeness of Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient for every part of your life. Rest in the fact that what He has done is entirely enough, covering all your needs and past failures with a grace that leaves nothing out.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- uttermost1×
- full.1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- παντελές.1×
- παντελὲς1×
Key Verses
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Luke 13:11
Behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years. She was bent over and could in no way straighten herself up.
The word modifies the woman's infirmity to emphasize that her binding was total and unbroken, highlighting the magnitude of Jesus' healing power.
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Hebrews 7:25
Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.
It describes Christ’s saving ability as utterly complete, indicating that His intercession requires no further addition or improvement to be effective.