τέλος
telos
custom
from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal); 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):--+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare φόρος.
Romans 13:7 · Word #12
Lexicon G5056
| Lemma | τέλος |
| Transliteration | télos |
| Strong's | G5056 |
| In-context | custom |
| Literal | custom-duty |
Morphology N ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τέλος |
| Strong's | G5056 |
SIBI-P1 G5056-02
the goal-point
| Root | τέλος (telos) |
| Core Meanings | end, goal, completion, outcome, purpose, culmination, limit |
| Semantic Range | termination, completion, fulfillment, outcome, intended purpose, final result, culmination of a process, tribute or tax (as payment brought to completion) |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical theology, τέλος often denotes not merely cessation but fulfillment—the divinely intended goal toward which a process moves. It can describe the consummation of an age, the fulfillment of law or prophecy, or the ultimate purpose realized in Messiah, emphasizing purposeful completion rather than mere stopping. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,ANS = noun, accusative, neuter, singular. The form τέλος serves as either nominative or accusative singular neuter; here it is parsed as accusative singular, functioning as the direct object. |
| Rendering Rationale | "The goal-point" preserves the root idea of a set aim or limit toward which something moves, rather than merely a temporal ending. As an accusative singular neuter noun, it functions as a definite direct object in context, hence rendered as a concrete, singular objective reality. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root τέλος (end, goal, completion, outcome, purpose, culmination, limit)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G5056-01 |
tele | the goal-ends |
G5056-03 |
telous | of the goal |
Word Usage (40 occurrences of G5056)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:22 | τέλος | telos | |
| Matthew 17:25 | τέλη | tele | |
| Matthew 24:6 | τέλος | telos |