Wednesday, September 18, 2024

TETELESTAI - THE LAST WORDS UTTERED ON THE CROSS BY JESUS

 This completely makes sense in context:

https://youtube.com/shorts/C82GpV-itA0?si=URI73bKyC-HWlrW9

Knowledge is power when you know that His blood literally spilled on the right side of the Mercy Seat.  It was complete.


The Greek word tetelestai (τετέλεσται) has multiple meanings and translations, including "it is finished": 
  • In the Bible: In the Gospel of John, tetelestai is said to be Jesus' last words on the cross. It is derived from the Greek word teleō, which means "to finish". 
  • On receipts: In ancient times, tetelestai was written on receipts to indicate that a debt was paid in full. 
  • In a judicial context: Tetelestai can mean "fully served" in a court of law. 
  • In the military: Tetelestai can mean "battle won". 
  • In the Old Testament: Tetelestai is similar to a Hebrew phrase used in the Old Testament sacrificial system. 
Some say that Jesus' cry of tetelestai was a declaration that the debt of sin owed to God had been paid off by the cross. Others say that the word refers to the completion of Jesus' work of redemption and that nothing more needs to be added to it.

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