συμπληρόωsymplēróō

to implenish completely, i.e. (of space) to swamp (a boat), or (of time) to accomplish (passive, be complete)

Greek (New Testament) · G4845

Meanings

1. to fill up completely: of a ship filling with water, and by by metonymy, of those on board, Luke 8:23.

2. to complete, fulfil: of time (Jeremiah 25:12, and see MM, xxiv), Luke 9:51, Acts 2:1.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 3 times in the Bible.

  • Luke 8:23 As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger.
  • Luke 9:51 As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
  • Acts 2:1 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.