# perfect, perfected, perfecter, perfection, perfectly #

## Definition: ##

In the Bible, the term "perfect" means to be mature in our Christian life. To perfect something means to work at it until it is excellent and without flaws.

* Being perfect and mature means that a Christian is obedient, not sinless.
* The term "perfect" also has the meaning of being "complete" or "whole."
* The New Testament Book of James states that persevering through trials will produce completeness and maturity in the believer.
* When Christians study the Bible and obey it, they will become more spiritually perfect and mature because they will be more like Christ in their character.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* This term could be translated as "without flaw" or "without error" or "flawless" or "without fault" or "not having any faults."

## Bible References: ##

* [Hebrews 12:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/heb/12/01)
* [James 03:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/jas/03/01)
* [Matthew 05:46-48](rc://en/tn/help/mat/05/46)
* [Psalms 019:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/psa/019/007)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H724, H998, H1584, H1585, H3632, H3634, H4357, H4359, H4512, H8003, H8502, H8503, H8535, H8537, H8549, H8552, G195, G197, G199, G739, G1295, G2005, G2675, G2676, G2677, G3647, G5046, G5047, G5048, G5050, G5052
