κατάρτισις
katártisis
G2676 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Process or state of being made fully adequate, equipped, or brought into proper condition; completion, making fit for purpose. In various contexts, refers to equipping, preparing, restoring, or organizing so that something or someone is suitable or whole.
Semantic Range
equipping, completing, being made fit, preparation, restoration, arrangement, state of completeness or readiness, being properly set in order
Root / Etymology
Derived from the verb καταρτίζω (katartizō), meaning 'to mend, repair, equip, prepare, make complete.' Suffix -σις denotes an abstract action noun, denoting the result or process of the verb.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In Koine Greek, κατάρτισις is a rare noun that appears in later Greek literature and in specific New Testament contexts (e.g., 2 Corinthians 13:9), where it denotes a state of proper order, completion, or being properly equipped. The sense does not imply moral 'perfection' in the modern English sense, but rather functional suitability, completeness, or readiness. In classical Greek, related terms conveyed similar ideas of repair/completion. English translations like 'perfection' or 'completion' may obscure the practical, process-oriented sense of the Greek, which is about being made fit or brought into intended order. The noun's usage in the New Testament aligns closely with the broader Greek semantic field of preparation and restoration, rather than with static 'perfection.'
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from καταρτίζω; thorough equipment (subjectively):--perfection.
Root Family
καταρτι- (katártisis) — to mend, to equip, to restore, to make complete
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2676-01 |
κατάρτισιν | katartisin | N ACC F SG |
perfection | equipping | equipping | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2676-01 |
2 Corinthians 13:9 | κατάρτισιν | katartisin | N ACC F SG |
perfection | equipping | equipping |