Strong's Greek · G5056
G5056 télos
τέλος
tel'-os
goal/tax
Looking for Hebrew H5056 naggâch? It has the same number in Strong's Hebrew lexicon but is a different word, not a translation of G5056. Strong's numbering starts again for each language.
télos appears 40 times in Scripture, including Matthew 17:25 and Mark 3:26. 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
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)
In the King James Version
+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost
Derivation
from a primary τέλλω (to set out for a definite point or goal);
Appears 40 times in Scripture
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.”
“But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.”
“It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.”
““Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?””
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
“But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.”
“yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Otherwise, she will wear me out with her perpetual requests.’””
“When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.””
“And if Satan is divided and rises against himself, he cannot stand; his end has come.”
“and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!””
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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).
