τελεσφορέωtelesphoréō
to be a bearer to completion (maturity), i.e. to ripen fruit (figuratively)
Greek (New Testament) · G5052
Meanings
(a) of plants, to bring fruit to perfection (Theophr.): Luke 8:14
(b) of females, to bear perfect offspring (Artemid.; 4 Maccabees 13:20).
Same root
- τέλοςtélos · G5056properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)
- φέρωphérō · G5342to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
Where it appears
Appears 1 times in the Bible.
- Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.