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.
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!"
dude 2: "it's already been paid in full by Jesus man... tetelestai!"
by you are great. November 13, 2011
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Get the Tortellini mug.A Terelak is someone who is grumpy most of the time. To strangers he seems unapproachable and quite morose. To outsiders watching in, he can seem bored and disorientated. To those who know him, he often dishes out bants left right and centre. Often after a big night out a Terelak will come to work late, unshaven, wearing the same clothes (or a similarly grotty and unironed item) and being even more grumpy than usual. A classic Terelak tactic after such nights is to not wear his jacket, therefore making it look like he's been at his desk and is not actually late.
Terelak's often use vocab no-one understands. It is essential that a dictionary is relied on when talking to a Terelak.
Terelak's often use vocab no-one understands. It is essential that a dictionary is relied on when talking to a Terelak.
"I did a Terelak last night, lost my keys, my phone, my life!"
"Why is that guy so angry looking?"
"Oh, I wouldn't worry, he's just a Terelak"
"Why is that guy so angry looking?"
"Oh, I wouldn't worry, he's just a Terelak"
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Get the tercel mug.This phrase is used when one spams Animoji photos. Though it can be used when spamming regular photos as well, this phrase is most commonly used when specifically spamming Animoji photos.
Tyenten: *sends 10 Animoji's of himself* "terrell attack!"
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Get the terrell attack mug.Teitelitarianism happens when the principal of a high school does not heed to the needs and requests of students, is closed to new ideas, and almost always sides with the administration. This principal is often mocked, such as by students shouting "Stanley! Stanley! Stanley!"
Principal: Get out of the building! Party's over! I have work to do!
Student: This is teitelitarianism! Do not give in!
Student: This is teitelitarianism! Do not give in!
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