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τέλος G5056
G5056 is the Greek word τέλος, transliterated télos. The King James Version most often renders it end.
What it means
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).
Where it comes from
from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 34 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: + continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost.
Verses using τέλος
All 33 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:22 · KJV
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Matthew 17:25 · KJV
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
Matthew 24:6 · KJV
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Matthew 24:13 · KJV
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Matthew 24:14 · KJV
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Mark 13:7 · KJV
And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.
Mark 13:13 · KJV
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Luke 18:5 · KJV
Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
Luke 21:9 · KJV
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.
Romans 6:21 · KJV
What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
Romans 6:22 · KJV
But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
Romans 10:4 · KJV
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Romans 13:7 · KJV
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
1 Corinthians 1:8 · KJV
Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:11 · KJV
Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
1 Corinthians 15:24 · KJV
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
2 Corinthians 1:13 · KJV
For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;
2 Corinthians 3:13 · KJV
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:
2 Corinthians 11:15 · KJV
Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
Philippians 3:19 · KJV
Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
1 Thessalonians 2:16 · KJV
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.
1 Timothy 1:5 · KJV
Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
Hebrews 6:8 · KJV
But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
Hebrews 7:3 · KJV
Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
James 5:11 · KJV
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
1 Peter 1:9 · KJV
Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 3:8 · KJV
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
1 Peter 4:7 · KJV
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
1 Peter 4:17 · KJV
For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
Revelation 1:8 · KJV
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Revelation 2:26 · KJV
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Revelation 21:6 · KJV
And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:13 · KJV
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5056 mean?
G5056 is the Greek word τέλος (télos), meaning 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).
How is G5056 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it end (25 times), custom (2 times), continual (1 time), due custom (1 time), ends (1 time), among others.
How many times does G5056 appear in the Bible?
τέλος (télos) is tagged in 33 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5056 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal).
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