Greek word study
τέλος G5056
- Transliteration
- télos
- KJV glosses
- + continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost
Lexical summary
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)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
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)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information