כָּלָה
ka.lah (H3617)
consumption
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "ka.lah" (H3617) is defined as "consumption". This term encompasses the idea of something being completely used up or destroyed, often in a destructive or devouring manner. The 21 occurrences of this word in the Bible suggest that it is a significant concept in the Hebrew language. The word "ka.lah" is used in various contexts, including physical destruction (e.g., the consumption of a city by fire), emotional exhaustion (e.g., the consumption of one's strength), and spiritual decay (e.g., the consumption of one's soul). This breadth of usage indicates that the concept of consumption is multifaceted and far-reaching in the Hebrew worldview. The significance of "ka.lah" lies in its ability to convey the idea of something being reduced to nothing, often as a result of a destructive or overwhelming force. This concept can be seen as a powerful metaphor for the human experience, highlighting the fragility and vulnerability of life and the importance of being mindful of the forces that can consume us.
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I will go down now, and see whether their deeds are as bad as the reports which have come to me. If not, I will know.”
Yahweh said to Moses, “I will bring yet one more plague on Pharaoh, and on Egypt; afterwards he will let you go. When he lets you go, he will surely thrust you out altogether.
When he humbled himself, Yahweh’s wrath turned from him, so as not to destroy him altogether. Moreover, there were good things found in Judah.
“Nevertheless in your manifold mercies you didn’t make a full end of them, nor forsake them; for you are a gracious and merciful God.
For the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, will make a full end, and that determined, throughout all the earth.
Now therefore don’t be scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for I have heard a decree of destruction from the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, on the whole earth.
For Yahweh says, “The whole land will be a desolation; yet I will not make a full end.
“Go up on her walls, and destroy; but don’t make a full end. Take away her branches, for they are not Yahweh’s.
“But even in those days,” says Yahweh, “I will not make a full end of you.
For I am with you, says Yahweh, to save you; for I will make a full end of all the nations where I have scattered you, but I will not make a full end of you; but I will correct you in measure, and will in no way leave you unpunished.”
Don’t be afraid, O Jacob my servant,” says Yahweh; “for I am with you; for I will make a full end of all the nations where I have driven you; but I will not make a full end of you, but I will correct you in measure, and will in no way leave you unpunished.”
When I prophesied, Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then I fell down on my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, “Ah Lord Yahweh! Will you make a full end of the remnant of Israel?”
“ ‘Therefore the Lord Yahweh says: “I will even tear it with a stormy wind in my wrath. There will be an overflowing shower in my anger, and great hailstones in wrath to consume it.
Nevertheless my eye spared them, and I didn’t destroy them. I didn’t make a full end of them in the wilderness.
He will make a firm covenant with many for one week. In the middle of the week he will cause the sacrifice and the offering to cease. On the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate; and even to the full end, and that determined, wrath will be poured out on the desolate.”
But he who comes against him will do according to his own will, and no one will stand before him. He will stand in the glorious land, and destruction will be in his hand.
But with an overflowing flood, he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.
What do you plot against Yahweh? He will make a full end. Affliction won’t rise up the second time.
Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of Yahweh’s wrath, but the whole land will be devoured by the fire of his jealousy; for he will make an end, yes, a terrible end, of all those who dwell in the land.