τέλη
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.
Matthew 17:25 · Word #24
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 PL
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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | custom |
| Literal | customs |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τέλος |
| Strong's | G5056 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5056-01
end-points
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, neuter, plural (ANP/NNP forms attested); from τέλος. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural accusative form denotes multiple instances of completion or goal-reaching outcomes. “End-points” preserves the root sense of reaching a designated limit or culmination while reflecting the neuter plural form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
taxes
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'end-points' is a lexical error; in context, 'tele' refers to taxes or tolls, as confirmed by SILEX and context of tax collection. Corrected to 'taxes.' |
| P1 Flag | lexical error (should be 'taxes') |