G5055 τελέω (teléō) — to finish

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5055

to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)

KJV usage: :--accomplish, make an end, expire, fill up, finish, go over, pay, perform.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to finish, complete, conclude, an operation, Mt. 11:1; 13:53; 19:1; to finish a circuit, Mt. 10:23; to fulfil, to carry out into full operation, Rom. 2:27; Gal. 5:16; Jas. 2:8; to pay dues, Mt. 17:24; pass. to be fulfilled, realized, Lk. 12:50; 18:31; of time, to be ended, elapse, Rom. 15:8; 20:3, 5, 7

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 7:28 Matthew 10:23 Matthew 11:1 Matthew 13:53 Matthew 17:24 Matthew 19:1 Matthew 26:1 Luke 2:39 Luke 12:50 Luke 18:31 Luke 22:37 John 19:28 John 19:30 Acts 13:29 Romans 2:27 + 13 more →

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