Greek Word Study
τέλος
télos
G5056
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G5056
KJV Translations
+ continualcustomend(-ing)finallyuttermost
Derivation / Root
from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal);
Definition of télos
τέλος (télos) — 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 Origin
This word comes from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal);
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word τέλος (télos) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from τέλος.
ἀνατέλλω
anatéllō
G393
to (cause to) arise
ἐντέλλομαι
entéllomai
G1781
to enjoin
λυσιτελεῖ
lysiteleî
G3081
impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. is advantageous
ὁλοτελής
holotelḗs
G3651
complete to the end, i.e. absolutely perfect
παντελής
pantelḗs
G3838
full-ended, i.e. entire (neuter as noun, completion)
πολυτελής
polytelḗs
G4185
extremely expensive
τέλειος
téleios
G5046
complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with G3588 (ὁ)) completeness
τελεσφορέω
telesphoréō
G5052
to be a bearer to completion (maturity), i.e. to ripen fruit (figuratively)
τελέω
teléō
G5055
to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
τελώνης
telṓnēs
G5057
a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
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