Strong's G5056 · Greek
τέλος
telos · /tel'-os/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
40 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew6 verses
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Matthew 17:25He 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 24:6And 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 24:13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Matthew 24:14And 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 26:58But 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
And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
Mark 13:7And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.
Mark 13:13And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Luke4 verses
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Luke 18:5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
Luke 21:9But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
Luke 22:37For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
Romans4 verses
What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
Romans 6:22But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
Romans 10:4For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Romans 13:7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
1 Corinthians3 verses
Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:11Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. ensamples: or, types
1 Corinthians 15:24Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
2 Corinthians3 verses
For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;
2 Corinthians 3:13And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:
2 Corinthians 11:15Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
Philippians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews5 verses
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Hebrews 3:14For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
Hebrews 6:8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
Hebrews 6:11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
Hebrews 7:3Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. without descent: Gr. without pedigree
1 Peter3 verses
Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1 Peter 4:17For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
Revelation4 verses
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Revelation 2:26And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Revelation 21:6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:13I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
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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)