Strong's Greek · G5055
G5055 teléō
τελέω
tel-eh'-o
to finish
Looking for Hebrew H5055 nâgach? It has the same number in Strong's Hebrew lexicon but is a different word, not a translation of G5055. Strong's numbering starts again for each language.
teléō appears 28 times in Scripture, including Matthew 7:28 and Luke 2:39. In the Doxa app, open any verse that uses it, keep your notes on it, and ask Doxa Engage how it connects to what God has said to you.
Definition
to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
In the King James Version
accomplish, make an end, expire, fill up, finish, go over, pay, perform
Derivation
from G5056 (τέλος);
Appears 28 times in Scripture
“When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.”
“When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,”
“After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.”
“When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.”
“After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.””
“After they had arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your Teacher pay the two drachmas?””
“When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.”
“Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled.”
“When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples,”
“When Jesus had finished these parables, He withdrew from that place.”
Read next
How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Ask Doxa about teléō
Study teléō in the Doxa app
The Doxa app has Word study for the Hebrew and Greek words of Scripture, teléō included. Keep a note on any verse and it shows beside that verse each time you read it again.
Word study: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), with glosses and editions from STEP Bible (www.STEPBible.org); Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible Project (CC BY 4.0); Strong's Greek Dictionary in XML by Ulrik Sandborg-Petersen (CC0). Sources and changes Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).
