τέλος

télos · Greek · Strong's G5056 · 41 occurrences

The KJV renders 22 different Hebrew and Greek words as “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)

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

How the KJV renders it

custom, end, finally, uttermost

Where that flattens a distinction

The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.

“end”

also renders synteléō (G4931), ékbasis (G1545), plēróō (G4137), péras (G4009), syntéleia (G4930), ʼepheç (H657), gabluth (H1383), dibrâh (H1700), châdal (H2308), kânâph (H3671), migbâlâh (H4020), çôwph (H5490), çôwph (H5491), ʻêqeb (H6118), pêʼâh (H6285), qenets (H7078), qetsev (H7099), qᵉtsâth (H7118), rôʼsh (H7218), shâlam (H7999), taklîyth (H8503)

“custom”

also renders ethízō (G1480), synḗtheia (G4914), éthos (G1485), derek (H1870), hălâk (H1983), chuqqâh (H2708), mishpâṭ (H4941)

“uttermost”

also renders éschatos (G2078), pantelḗs (G3838)

“finally”

also renders loipón (G3063)

Answers that weigh this word

Where it appears

41 occurrences in the Greek text, first 40 verses shown.

1 Corinthians 1:8 · N-GSN

who will also confirm you until the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 10:11 · N-NPN

Now all these things happened to them by way of example, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come.

1 Corinthians 15:24 · N-NSN

Then the end comes, when he will deliver up the Kingdom to God the Father, when he will have abolished all rule and all authority and power.

1 Peter 1:9 · N-ASN

receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

1 Peter 3:8 · N-NSN

Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,

1 Peter 4:7 · N-NSN

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

1 Peter 4:17 N-NSN1 Thessalonians 2:16 N-ASN1 Timothy 1:5 N-NSN2 Corinthians 1:13 N-GSN2 Corinthians 3:13 N-ASN2 Corinthians 11:15 N-NSNHebrews 3:6 N-GSNHebrews 3:14 N-GSNHebrews 6:8 N-NSNHebrews 6:11 N-GSNHebrews 7:3 N-ASNJames 5:11 N-ASNJohn 13:1 N-ASNLuke 1:33 N-NSNLuke 18:5 N-ASNLuke 21:9 N-NSNLuke 22:37 N-ASNMatthew 10:22 N-ASNMatthew 17:25 N-APNMatthew 24:6 N-NSNMatthew 24:13 N-ASNMatthew 24:14 N-NSNMatthew 26:58 N-ASNMark 3:26 N-ASNMark 13:7 N-NSNMark 13:13 N-ASNPhilippians 3:19 N-NSNRevelation 2:26 N-GSNRevelation 21:6 N-NSNRevelation 22:13 N-NSNRomans 6:21 N-NSNRomans 6:22 N-NSNRomans 10:4 N-NSNRomans 13:7 N-ASN

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