Katartízō — G2675

Definition

verb

to complete thoroughly, i.e. repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust

1. to mend (what has been broken or rent), to repair
2. to fit out, equip, put in order, arrange, adjust
3. ethically, to strengthen, perfect, complete, make one what he ought to be

Usually translated as

perfect, perfectly join together, restore, fit, frame, mend, prepare

Origin

from G2596 and a derivative of G739

• katá (G2596)
• ártios (G739)

Occurrences

Katartízō occurs 13 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Mark (1), Luke (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Galatians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), Hebrews (3), 1 Peter (1)

• Matthew 4:21 — And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending (καταρτίζοντας) their nets; and he called them.
• Matthew 21:16 — And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected (κατηρτίσω) praise?
• Mark 1:19 — And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending (καταρτίζοντας) their nets.
• Luke 6:40 — The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect (κατηρτισμένος) shall be as his master.
• Romans 9:22 — What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted (κατηρτισμένα) to destruction:
• 1 Corinthians 1:10 — Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together (κατηρτισμένοι) in the same mind and in the same judgment.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11 — Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect (καταρτίζεσθε), be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
• Galatians 6:1 — Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore (καταρτίζετε) such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:10 — Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect (καταρτίσαι) that which is lacking in your faith?
• Hebrews 10:5 — Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared (κατηρτίσω) me:
• Hebrews 11:3 — Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed (κατηρτίσθαι) by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
• Hebrews 13:21 — Make you perfect (καταρτίσαι) in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Peter 5:10 — But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect (καταρτίσαι), stablish, strengthen, settle you.