G5056Greektélos

τέλος

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)

41
Total Occurrences
14
Books
0
Old Testament
41
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1end
  • 2termination, the limit at which a thing ceases to be (always of the end of some act or state, but not of the end of a period of time)
  • 3the end
  • 4toll, custom (i.e., indirect tax on goods)
  • 5that by which a thing is finished, its close, issue
  • 6the end to which all things relate, the aim, purpose

Etymology & Derivation

from a primary ????? (to set out for a definite point or goal)

Scholarly Notes

compare g5411.

See Also

G5411