The meaning of “τέλος”
Understanding télos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. - properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the...
τέλος
+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. - 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)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:13 | “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” Word: τέλος (télos) | |
| Luke 21:9 | “But 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.” Word: τέλος (télos) | |
| Romans 10:4 | “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.” Word: τέλος (télos) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:13 | “And 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:” Word: τέλος (télos) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:16 | “Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.” Word: τέλος (télos) |