Greek word · Strong's G5051

τελειωτής

teleiōtḗs · noun · “perfecter, finisher”

In a sentence

Teleiōtēs means the perfecter, finisher, or completer. It is the title given to Jesus in Hebrews 12:2 — the one who not only starts faith but brings it to its goal.

Teleiōtēs is closely related to teleios (complete) and telos (end, goal). The teleiōtēs is the one who brings something all the way to its finish.

It is used uniquely of Jesus in Hebrews 12:2 — “the founder and perfecter of our faith.” Christian endurance is not finally about our grip; it is about his finishing. He starts faith, sustains it, and brings it home.

Strong's reference

Definition: a completer, i.e. consummater

KJV usage: finisher

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Hebrews 12:2 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.