τελευτάω (teleutáō) — Be Dead

Greek word study: τελευτάω (teleutáō), Strong's G5053. to finish life (by implication, of G979 (βίος)), i.e. expire (demise)

GreekStrong's G5053
Quick definition
Greek word
τελευτάω (teleutáō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to finish life (by implication, of G979 (βίος)), i.e. expire (demise)

Word study
Derivation: from a presumed derivative of G5055 (τελέω);

KJV translation words: be dead, decease, die

Where this word appears

Strong's G5053 is tagged on 13 words in 13 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:19 and last appears in Hebrews 11:22.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

dies ×3died ×2should end ×2When was dying ×1dying ×1has died ×1having deceased ×1he died ×1to die ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐτελεύτησεν ×4τελευτᾷ ×3τελευτάτω ×2Τελευτήσαντος ×1τελευτᾶν ×1τελευτῶν ×1τετελευτηκότος ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×4Mark ×4Acts ×2Luke ×1John ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 13)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5055 τελέω (teléō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5054 τελευτή (teleutḗ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does teleutáō (G5053) mean?

To finish life (by implication, of g979 (βίος)), i.e. expire (demise).

How is G5053 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5053 as: be dead, decease, die.

How often does τελευτάω (teleutáō) appear?

Strong's G5053 is tagged on 13 words in 13 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:19 and last appears in Hebrews 11:22.