What does γραφή · πληρόω mean in the Bible?
".
Greek · G1124, G4137
γραφή / πληρόω
A writing · to fulfill
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
γραφή G1124 a writing
Pronunciation graphḗ
In NT, γραφή denotes a specific scriptural passage or the OT writings collectively; singular for individual texts, plural for the complete canon.
Open lexicon entry →
πληρόω G4137 to fulfill
Pronunciation plēróō
To fulfill by bringing to completion; to execute fully or carry through to accomplishment.
Open lexicon entry →
What does γραφή / πληρόω (graphē / plēroō) mean in the Bible?
γραφή · πληρόω is a Greek phrase meaning "Scripture fulfilled; betrayal occurs according to Scripture.".
Full entry for γραφή / πληρόω (G1124, G4137) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G1124, G4137?
G1124, G4137 is connected to 49 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. Scripture fulfilled; betrayal occurs according to Scripture.
Source Gloss
Scripture fulfilled; betrayal occurs according to Scripture.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
This word appears as a noun across 8 case and number patterns. The form changes show how the word functions in a sentence; they do not change the basic lexical meaning by themselves.
Form patterns 8 Aligned forms 49 Case pattern Nominative (24) Number pattern Singular (30)
Nominative · Singular · Feminine Luke 4:21 · John 7:38 · John 7:42 · John 10:35 · John 13:18 · John 17:12 · John 19:24 · John 19:28 · John 19:36 · John 19:37 · Rom 4:3 · Rom 9:17 · Rom 10:11 · Rom 11:2 · Gal 3:8 · Gal 3:22 21×
Nominative · Plural · Feminine Matt 26:54 · Matt 26:56 · Mark 14:49 3×
Genitive · Singular · Feminine Acts 8:32 · Acts 8:35 · 2 Pet 1:20 3×
Genitive · Plural · Feminine Acts 17:2 · Acts 18:28 · Rom 15:4 3×
Dative · Plural · Feminine Matt 21:42 · Luke 24:27 · Acts 18:24 · Rom 1:2 4×
Dative · Singular · Feminine John 2:22 · 1 Pet 2:6 2×
Accusative · Plural · Feminine Matt 22:29 · Mark 12:24 · Luke 24:32 · Luke 24:45 · John 5:39 · Acts 17:11 · 1 Cor 15:3 · 1 Cor 15:4 · 2 Pet 3:16 9×
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Mark 12:10 · John 20:9 · Acts 1:16 · Jas 2:8 4×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 82 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
aorist 53 perfect 16 present 5 future 4 imperfect 4
Voice
passive 57 active 24 middle 1
Mood
subjunctive 31 indicative 30 participle 10 infinitive 7 imperative 3 optative 1
NT Occurrences
Matthew 1:22 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 2:15 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 2:17 ἐπληρώθη aorist passive indicative completed Matthew 2:23 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 3:15 πληρῶσαι aorist active infinitive infinitive Matthew 4:14 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 5:17 πληρῶσαι aorist active infinitive infinitive Matthew 8:17 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 12:17 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 13:35 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 13:48 ἐπληρώθη aorist passive indicative completed Matthew 21:4 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 23:32 πληρώσατε aorist active imperative imperative Matthew 26:54 πληρωθῶσιν aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 26:56 πληρωθῶσιν aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Matthew 27:9 ἐπληρώθη aorist passive indicative completed Mark 1:15 Πεπλήρωται perfect passive indicative resultant Mark 14:49 πληρωθῶσιν aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Luke 1:20 πληρωθήσονται future passive indicative prospective Luke 2:40 πληρούμενον present passive participle participle Luke 3:5 πληρωθήσεται future passive indicative prospective Luke 4:21 πεπλήρωται perfect passive indicative resultant Luke 7:1 ἐπλήρωσεν aorist active indicative completed Luke 9:31 πληροῦν present active infinitive infinitive Luke 21:24 πληρωθῶσιν aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Luke 22:16 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive Luke 24:44 πληρωθῆναι aorist passive infinitive infinitive John 3:29 πεπλήρωται perfect passive indicative resultant John 7:8 πεπλήρωται perfect passive indicative resultant John 12:3 ἐπληρώθη aorist passive indicative completed John 12:38 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive John 13:18 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive John 15:11 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive John 15:25 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive John 16:6 πεπλήρωκεν perfect active indicative resultant John 17:12 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive John 17:13 πεπληρωμένην perfect passive participle participle John 18:32 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive John 18:9 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive John 19:24 πληρωθῇ aorist passive subjunctive subjunctive
+42 more occurrences
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Word Origins
γραφή / πληρόω is built from this root:
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain