### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **plḗrēs**, represented by `{{G4134}}`, is a key term for being **full**. It appears 17 times across 17 unique verses in the Bible. The word denotes being replete or covered over, and is used by analogy to describe a state of completeness, whether it be spiritual, moral, or physical.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In biblical usage, `{{G4134}}` describes various states of being filled. The Word made flesh is described as **full** of grace and truth [[John 1:14]]. It is a primary descriptor for those empowered by the Holy Spirit, such as Jesus being **full** of the Holy Ghost after returning from the Jordan [[Luke 4:1]], and Stephen being **full** of faith and power [[Acts 6:8]]. The term is also applied to moral character, with Tabitha being **full** of good works [[Acts 9:36]], while an enemy of righteousness is described as **full** of all subtilty [[Acts 13:10]]. In a literal sense, it is used for the baskets **full** of fragments after the feeding of the multitude [[Matthew 14:20]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help define the concept of fullness:
* `{{G4128}}` **plēthos** (a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace): Derived from the same root as `plḗrēs`, this noun often refers to a multitude or a large quantity. It is used to describe the "whole **multitude**" that chose Stephen, a man described as full of faith [[Acts 6:5]].
* `{{G5526}}` **chortázō** (to fodder, i.e. (generally) to gorge (supply food in abundance)): This verb meaning to be filled or satisfied is used in conjunction with `plḗrēs` in the accounts of the feeding miracles, where the people were **filled**, and the leftover baskets were full [[Matthew 14:20]].
* `{{G4151}}` **pneûma** (a current of air, i.e. breath... or a spirit): This word is frequently the source of fullness described by `plḗrēs`. Individuals are repeatedly described as being full of the Holy **Ghost** or **Spirit**, indicating divine empowerment and presence ([[Luke 4:1]], [[Acts 6:3]], [[Acts 7:55]]).
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G4134}}` is significant, particularly in describing the nature of Christ and the believer's spiritual state.
* **Christological Fullness:** `{{G4134}}` is used to describe the divine nature of Christ, who, as the Word made flesh, was **full** of grace and truth, demonstrating the complete presence of God's character in Him [[John 1:14]].
* **Empowerment by the Spirit:** A person being **full** of the Holy Ghost is a sign of spiritual readiness and empowerment for service in the early church. This state is linked to possessing faith, wisdom, and power to perform great wonders ([[Acts 6:3]], [[Acts 6:5]], [[Acts 6:8]]).
* **Moral and Ethical States:** The word illustrates a state of being completely characterized by a certain quality. This can be positive, such as being **full** of good works and almsdeeds [[Acts 9:36]], or negative, such as being **full** of wrath or subtilty ([[Acts 19:28]], [[Acts 13:10]]). It also extends to the concept of receiving a **full** reward [[2 John 1:8]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{G4134}}` conveys a state of being completely filled, whether physically, morally, or spiritually. It is used to describe both the overflowing abundance of miraculous provision, such as baskets **full** of fragments [[Matthew 14:20]], and the complete endowment of a person with spiritual qualities like the Holy Ghost [[Acts 7:55]]. Ultimately, **plḗrēs** highlights a core biblical concept: that from the fullness of God in Christ [[John 1:14]], believers can be filled for lives of faith and service.
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