- Transliteration: Telos

- Phonetic: tel'-os

- Definition:

1. end

a. termination, 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)

b. the end

1. the last in any succession or series

2. eternal

c. that by which a thing is finished, its close, issue

d. the end to which all things relate, the aim, purpose

2. toll, custom (i.e. indirect tax on goods)

- Origin: from a primary tello (to set out for a definite point or goal)

- TDNT entry: 08:49,1

- Part(s) of speech: Noun Neuter

- Strong's: From a primary word τέλλω tellō (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly the point aimed at as a limit that is (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination [literally figuratively or indefinitely] result [immediate ultimate or prophetic] purpose); specifically an impost or levy (as paid): - + continual custom end (-ing) finally uttermost. Compare G5411" class="dictionary-topic-link">G5411.