The meaning of “τελέω”
Understanding teléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accomplish, make an end, expire, fill up, finish, go over, pay, perform. - to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, dis...
τελέω
accomplish, make an end, expire, fill up, finish, go over, pay, perform. - to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:24 | “And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?” Word: τελέω (teléō) | |
| Luke 18:31 | “Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.” Word: τελέω (teléō) | |
| John 19:30 | “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.” Word: τελέω (teléō) | |
| Acts 13:29 | “And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.” Word: τελέω (teléō) | |
| Romans 13:6 | “For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.” Word: τελέω (teléō) |