Strong’s G5056

τέλος

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

telos

Pronunciation

TEH-los

Definition

End, purpose, goal, completion, fulfillment

Meaning

(a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax.

Usage

In the New Testament, "telos" is used to denote the end or completion of a process, the ultimate purpose or goal, and sometimes the result or outcome. It can refer to the end of an age, the fulfillment of a prophecy, or the completion of a task. The term is often used in eschatological contexts, referring to the end times or the consummation of God's plan.

Bible references

Matthew 10:22;Matthew 17:25;Matthew 24:6;Matthew 24:13;Matthew 24:14;Matthew 26:58;Mark 3:26;Mark 13:7;Mark 13:13;Luke 1:33;Luke 18:5;Luke 21:9;Luke 22:37;John 13:1;Romans 6:21;Romans 6:22;Romans 10:4;Romans 13:7;Romans 13:7;1 Corinthians 1:8;1 Corinthians 10:11;1 Corinthians 15:24;2 Corinthians 1:13;2 Corinthians 3:13;2 Corinthians 11:15