πληρόω - to cram, to satisfy

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Greek - πληρόω

The English spelling is plēroō

It is pronounced play-ro'-o

Definition from Strong's Hebrew and Greek Dictionary - to make replete, that is, (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.: - accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.

This word is found in the following scripture.

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Galations 5:14

It was nice to see that the literal Greek translation for the word plēroō which is used in this passage means to cram full or to satisfy. When I thot about the law being crammed or leveled up to the point of satisfaction it brought a new sense of relief in my spirit, just as it did for those who received this message in Galatia from Paul back in the day. I also thot about the satisfaction we feel when we have acheived something that we know is well done. It seems much easier to satisfy the law of God, knowing it is wrapped up in one word or motive. Doesn't it?

Interestingly enough, the satisfying of the law is summed up to just "one word" and this one word actually means something much greater when we look at the literal Greek meaning behind "one word". Let's look a little deeper into the actual meaning of the word "word" which holds the key to fulfillment of the entire law in the eyes of God.

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Galations 5:14

Greek - λόγος

The English spelling is logos

It is pronounced log'-os

Definition - something said (including the thought); by implication a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension a computation; specifically (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (that is, Christ): - account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say (-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.

In this research we find that this scripture would be understood to mean that the whole law is crammed or satified in one single motive or intention and that is to show much love for those who are near to us, just as we also love and care for ourselves. If you care to verify the full meaning of this scripture yourself, as I have, you can obtain a free copy of Strong's Hebrew and Greek Distionary available online.