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fulfilled in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
FULFIL'LED . Matt 2:17. This word is frequently used in reference to the accomplishment of prophecy. The expression, "that it might be fulfilled," Matt 2:15, 1 Chr 2:23; Lev 8:17; Heb 12:17, etc., etc., signifies that the events have fallen out in accordance with the prophecies of the O.T. The word in this connection is almost synonymous with "verified." In other connections. Gen 25:24; Rev 15:8, etc., the word means "completed" or "accomplished," as when Christ said, "The time is fulfilled," Mark 1:15.