Definition
τελεσφορέω, -ῶ
(τέλος, φέρω) [in LXX: 4Ma.13.20 * ;]
(a) of plants, to bring fruit to perfection (Theophr.): Luke 8:14
(b) of females, to bear perfect offspring (Artemid.; 4Mac, l.with).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Luke 8:14τελεσφοροῦσιν · their fruit does not matureThe seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.