[Greek] πίμπλημι (pimplēmi), [Latin] implere, [Latin] replere, [Latin] consummare, [Latin] plenus, [German] anfullen, [French] accomplir, [French] achiever, [French] complet: to fill, to complete, to make happen, to pass; 27 scriptures
Background information:
Greek Hellenism: This term means to fill, to nourish, to satisfy, to fill, and to swell.
Sophocles’ Electra 906: “But the tears of joy straightaway fill my eyes.”
Plato’s Phaedrus 248b: “The best part of the soul is in the meadow there on which the soul is raised and nourished by this.”
Aeschylus’ Persians 420: “The sea was hidden from our sight, strewn as it was with wrecks and slaughtered men.”
Old Testament: This term means to run out, to pass, to accomplish, to satisfy, and to have excess.
New Testament: This term means to fill, to complete, and to soak. John, Zechariah, Elizabeth, the Apostles, Peter, and Paul are filled with the Holy Spirit. For purposes of brevity, I will exclude mundane examples (wine-soaked sponge, spatial filling, and completion of days (time).
To fill (be filled) with the Holy Spirit:
Lk.1:15: “For John will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will drink neither wine or strong drink.” (John will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord. John will prepare the way for the Lord. John follows the example of Elijah in turning the hearts of others.)
Lk.1:41: “When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice, ‘Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.'” (Elizabeth recognized Mary as the Mother of God. John also leaped in Elizabeth’s womb upon Mary’s arrival.)
Lk.1:67: “Zechariah, filled with the Holy Spirit, said: ‘Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel, for He has visited and brought redemption to His people.'” (Upon naming son John, Zechariah’s voice was restored. Zechariah prophesies that a horn [power, victory, strength] for our salvation within the House of David.)
Acts 9:17: “Ananias went and entered the house; laying his hands on Saul, he said, ‘Saul, my brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way by which you came, that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.'” (Saul, being physically and spiritually blind, was given physical and spiritual sight from the Holy Spirit.)
Acts 2:4: “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”
- A strong driving wind and tongues of fire [from the sky] filled the entire house of the disciples.
- They disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.
- Devout Jews from every nation were confused, astounded, and amazed because each one heard them speaking in his own language.
- They were speaking in foreign tongues, symbolizing the worldwide mission of the Church.