τέλος
télos
custom
The end point, completion, or fulfillment of a process, event, or state; the goal or outcome toward which something is directed. In specific contexts, also refers to a purpose or aim, as well as a tax, toll, or tribute imposed by authority. The primary sense is that of reaching a limit, culminating point, or achieving a designated outcome, with secondary uses related either to intent or to fiscal obligations.
Romans 13:7 · Word #14
Lexicon G5056
| Lemma | τέλος |
| Transliteration | télos |
| Strong's | G5056 |
| Definition | The end point, completion, or fulfillment of a process, event, or state; the goal or outcome toward which something is directed. In specific contexts, also refers to a purpose or aim, as well as a tax, toll, or tribute imposed by authority. The primary sense is that of reaching a limit, culminating point, or achieving a designated outcome, with secondary uses related either to intent or to fiscal obligations. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | custom |
| Literal | custom-duty |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τέλος |
| Strong's | G5056 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5056-02
the completion
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,ANS); functions as a singular object form denoting the end point or result. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the end point or fulfillment toward which something moves. The accusative singular form is reflected as a definite object concept, rendered concisely as "the completion" to preserve the core idea of reaching an intended end. |
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