Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5056

Strong's G5056 · Greek

τέλος

telos · /tel'-os/

Number
G5056
Language
Greek
Original word
τέλος
Transliteration
telos
Pronunciation
tel'-os
KJV occurrences
40 verses

Definition

from a primary tello (to set out for a definite point or goal); 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):--+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare 5411.

KJV: + continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare 5411

Root / derivation: from a primary tello (to set out for a definite point or goal)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered τέλος across 40 verses.

end34×
custom3×
continual1×
ending1×
ends1×
uttermost1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

40 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew6 verses
Matthew 10:22

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Matthew 17:25

He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

Matthew 24:6

And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

Matthew 24:13

But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

Matthew 24:14

And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Matthew 26:58

But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

Mark3 verses
Luke4 verses
John1 verse
Romans4 verses
1 Corinthians3 verses
2 Corinthians3 verses
Philippians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews5 verses
James1 verse
1 Peter3 verses
Revelation4 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5056 (telos) mean?

from a primary tello (to set out for a definite point or goal); 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):--+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare 5411.

How many times does G5056 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5056 (τέλος) appears in 40 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “end.”

How is telos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5056 is rendered as “end” (34×), “custom” (3×), “continual” (1×), “ending” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word τέλος come from?

from a primary tello (to set out for a definite point or goal)