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> KJV Rom 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
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Is this scripture in regards to righteousness? Is this speaking of Christ as the limit, end or total perfection?

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> Original: τέλος
> Transliteration: telos
> Phonetic: tel'-os
> Thayer Definition:
> end
> 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)
> the end
> the last in any succession or series
> eternal
> that by which a thing is finished, its close, issue
> the end to which all things relate, the aim, purpose
> 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 Definition: From a primary word τέλλω tellō (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly the point aimed at as a limit,
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Answer: 
The end result; the end point or reason for; the culmination of. Our faith in Christ results in righteousness, and is the only way we stand righteous before our Father in heaven.

Dan. 9:24, "...to bring in everlasting righteousness,...." (KJV) 

was referring to the reason for Christ's sacrifice for our sins.

Excerpt from Barnes' Notes on Rom. 10:4:

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> "Is the end of the law - The word translated "end" means what completes a thing, or renders it perfect; also the boundary, issue, or termination of anything, as the end of life, the result of a prophecy, etc.; John 13:1; Luke 22:37. It also means the design or object which is had in view; the principal purpose for which it was undertaken; 1 Timothy 1:5," The end of the commandment is charity;" the main design or purpose of the command is to produce love; 1 Peter 1:9, "The end of your faith, the salvation of your souls;" the main design or purpose of faith is to secure salvation; Romans 14:9, "To this end Christ both died," etc. For this design or purpose. This is doubtless its meaning here. "The main design or object which the perfect obedience of the Law would accomplish, is accomplished by faith in Christ." That is, perfect obedience to the Law would accomplish justification before God, secure his favor and eternal life. The same end is now accomplished by faith in Christ. The great design of both is the same; and the same great end is finally gained. This was the subject of discussion between the apostle and the Jews; and this is all that is necessary to understand in the case. Some have supposed that the word "end" refers to the ceremonial law; that Christ fulfilled it, and brought it to an end. Others, that he perfectly fulfilled the moral law. And others, that the Law in the end leads us to Christ, or that its design is to point us to him. All this is true, but not the truth taught in this passage. That is simple and plain, that by faith in Christ the same end is accomplished in regard to our justification, that would be by perfect obedience to the moral law." Source: [Biblehub](https://biblehub.com/commentaries/romans/10-4.htm)
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Christ as *telos nomos*
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> «For Christ is the end of the law»
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In other words, Christ as ***telos nomos***. That's one of the most dramatic statements of the Romans.

There's no doubt the [*nomos*](https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G3551&t=KJV) represents the mosaic law. So the potential confusion is in the word *telos*.

[*telos*](https://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G5056&t=KJV) can mean two different things that lead to different visions. In particular, it can mean

1. End.
2. Goal.

Which one is the most correct meaning?
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Adapted from Fitzmyer, J (1993), *Romans: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary*, the goal (meaning 2) of the law is preferred because of the relationship of Romans 10:4 to Romans 9:31-33, where the "pursuit" of righteousness by Gentiles implies a "goal" to be achieved. Christ is the goal of the law because through Him humanity can achieve what was the goal of the law, namely, righteousness in God's eyes. The cherished status of righteousness before God is now available to all through faith.

So, the Messiah did not abolish the law, as there is still a permanent need to condemn sin through the testimony of the law. Instead, Christ is the solution provided by the law.