Literally translated the Greek word tetelestai means, “It is finished.” The word occurs in Greek translations of John 19:28 and 19:30 and these are the only two places in the New Testament where it occurs. In 19:28 it is translated, “After this, when Jesus knew that all things were now completed, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, he said, ‘I thirst.’” Two verses later, he utters the word himself: “Then when he received the sour wine Jesus said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

The word tetelestai was also written on business documents or receipts in New Testament times to indicate a bill had been paid in full. The Greek-English lexicon by Moulton and Milligan says this:

“Receipts are often introduced by the phrase sic tetelestai, usually written in an abbreviated manner...” (p. 630). The connection between receipts and what Christ accomplished would have been quite clear to John’s Greek-speaking readership; it would be unmistakable that Jesus Christ had died to pay for their sins.

dude 1: "aye man, my sin is keeping me from living righteously with God"
dude 2: "it's already been paid in full by Jesus man... tetelestai!"

tetelestai by you are great. November 13, 2011

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Da Derp Dee Derp Da Teetley Derpee Derpee Dumb

Rob Schneider's latest comedy vehicle.

Rob Schneider derp de derp. Derp de derpity derpy derp. Until one day, the derpa derpa derpaderp. Derp de derp, da teedily dumb. From the creators of Der, and Tum Ta Tittaly Tum Ta Too, Rob Schneider is Da Derp Dee Derp Da Teetley Derpee Derpee Dumb. Rated PG-13.

Da Derp Dee Derp Da Teetley Derpee Derpee Dumb by Timmaw August 10, 2006

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teetheses

the pluralizataion of the pluralization of the word, "tooth".

"Ladies, I have somethin' for yo teetheses. Grillz."

teetheses by Ms. Jay Boog August 27, 2006

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