Anaplēróō — G378

Definition

verb

to complete; by implication, to occupy, supply; figuratively, to accomplish (by coincidence ot obedience)

1. to fill up, make full, e. g. a ditch
2. to supply

Usually translated as

fulfill, supply, fill up, occupy

Origin

from G303 and G4137

• aná (G303)
• plēróō (G4137)

Occurrences

Anaplēróō occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), 1 Corinthians (2), Philippians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1)

• Matthew 13:14 — And in them is fulfilled (ἀναπληροῦται) the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
• 1 Corinthians 14:16 — Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth (ἀναπληρῶν) the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
• 1 Corinthians 16:17 — I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied (ἀνεπλήρωσαν).
• Philippians 2:30 — Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply (ἀναπληρώσῃ) your lack of service toward me.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:16 — Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up (ἀναπληρῶσαι) their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.