τέλος
telos
“goal/tax”
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)
from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Neuter)
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
τέλος appears 41 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time.
“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?”
Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
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