τέλος (télos) — Continual

Greek word study: τέλος (télos), Strong's G5056. properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or in

GreekStrong's G5056
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τέλος (télos)

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properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)

Word study
Derivation: from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal);

KJV translation words: + continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost

Where this word appears

Strong's G5056 is tagged on 42 words in 41 verses across 14 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:22 and last appears in Revelation 22:13.

How it is rendered in the text

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

end ×17the end ×8outcome ×4an end ×3end is ×2revenue ×2End ×1The end ×1custom ×1ends ×1the goal ×1utmost ×1

Forms found in the text

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

τέλος ×33τέλους ×6τέλη ×2Τέλος ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×6Romans ×5Hebrews ×5Luke ×41 Peter ×4Revelation ×4Mark ×31 Corinthians ×3

Verses (first 25 of 41)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G393 ἀνατέλλω (anatéllō), G1781 ἐντέλλομαι (entéllomai), G3081 λυσιτελεῖ (lysiteleî), G3651 ὁλοτελής (holotelḗs), G3838 παντελής (pantelḗs), G4185 πολυτελής (polytelḗs), G5046 τέλειος (téleios), G5052 τελεσφορέω (telesphoréō), G5055 τελέω (teléō), G5057 τελώνης (telṓnēs), G5081 τηλαυγῶς (tēlaugōs).

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Frequently asked questions

What does télos (G5056) mean?

Properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid).

How is G5056 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5056 as: + continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost.

How often does τέλος (télos) appear?

Strong's G5056 is tagged on 42 words in 41 verses across 14 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:22 and last appears in Revelation 22:13.