Strong’s H3615

כָּלָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kalah

Pronunciation

kah-LAH

Definition

To complete, finish, accomplish, consume, destroy

Meaning

to end

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kalah" primarily conveys the idea of completion or bringing something to an end. It can refer to finishing a task, fulfilling a promise, or bringing something to a state of completion. Additionally, it can imply destruction or consumption, often in the context of divine judgment or the end of a process. The term is used in various contexts, including the completion of work, the end of a period, or the consumption of resources.

Bible references

Genesis 2:1;Genesis 2:2;Genesis 6:16;Genesis 17:22;Genesis 18:33;Genesis 21:15;Genesis 24:15;Genesis 24:19;Genesis 24:19;Genesis 24:22;Genesis 24:45;Genesis 27:30;Genesis 41:30;Genesis 41:53;Genesis 43:2;Genesis 44:12;Genesis 49:33;Exodus 5:13;Exodus 5:14;Exodus 31:18;Exodus 32:10;Exodus 32:12;Exodus 33:3;Exodus 33:5;Exodus 34:33