διατελέω
diateléō
G1300 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To continue through, persist in, or complete a process or action; to carry an activity through to its conclusion, often with the nuance of diligent or uninterrupted continuance. In various contexts, indicates both the act of persevering and the completion of something in its entirety.
Semantic Range
to continue, to persist, to remain in a certain state, to carry through to the end, to complete thoroughly, to perform continually
Root / Etymology
From διά (through, across) and τελέω (to complete, accomplish, fulfill). The compound thus means ‘to bring through to completion’ or ‘to continue until the end.’
Historical & Contextual Notes
First attested in Hellenistic Greek. In the Septuagint, διατελέω frequently translates Hebrew verbs meaning ‘to continue’ or ‘to remain’ (e.g., עָמַד, חָיָה). In the New Testament, it appears sparsely, generally meaning ‘to continue/last’ in a state or action (cf. Luke 13:6, Acts 27:33). The term often implies not only duration but also persistence or steadfastness. Standard English translations such as ‘continue,’ ‘last,’ or ‘remain’ sometimes obscure the sense of persistence or thorough completion implied by the Greek. In classical Greek, the simplex τελέω relates to finishing or accomplishing, but διατελέω emphasizes the uninterrupted process or persistence through time or difficulty. Related words include ἐπιτελέω (‘to complete, bring to fulfillment’) and ἐκτελέω (‘to carry out, perform’), but διατελέω is distinct in its diachronic/persistent aspect.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from διά and τελέω; to accomplish thoroughly, i.e. (subjectively) to persist:--continue.
Root Family
διατελέω (diateleō) — complete, accomplish, fulfill, finish, persist, continue through
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1300-01 |
διατελεῖτε | diateleite | V PRS ACT IND 2P PL |
you have continued | you persist to the end | you have continued | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1300-01 |
Acts 27:33 | διατελεῖτε | diateleite | V PRS ACT IND 2P PL |
you have continued | you persist to the end | you have continued |