The meaning of “כָּלָה”
Understanding kâlâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
altogether, (be, utterly) consume(-d), consummation(-ption), was determined, (full, utter) end, riddance. - a completion...
כָּלָה
altogether, (be, utterly) consume(-d), consummation(-ption), was determined, (full, utter) end, riddance. - a completion - adverb, completely - also destruction 1) completion, termination, full end, complete destruction, consumption, annihilation 1a) completion 1a1) completely, altogether (adv) 1b) complete destruction, consumption, annihilation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:21 | “I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.” Word: כָּלָה (kâlâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 20:33 | “And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.” Word: כָּלָה (kâlâh) | |
| Nehemiah 9:31 | “Nevertheless for thy great mercies’ sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.” Word: כָּלָה (kâlâh) | |
| Jeremiah 5:18 | “Nevertheless in those days, saith the Lord, I will not make a full end with you.” Word: כָּלָה (kâlâh) | |
| Daniel 11:16 | “But he that cometh against him shall do according to his own will, and none shall stand before him: and he shall stand in the glorious land, which by his hand shall be consumed.” Word: כָּלָה (kâlâh) |