Psalms 18:37 — Word Study
WLCאֶרְדּ֣וֹף א֭וֹיְבַי וְאַשִּׂיגֵ֑ם וְלֹֽא־ אָ֝שׁוּב עַד־ כַּלּוֹתָֽם׃
BSAI did notlôʼ [never]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֶרְדּ֣וֹף | I pursued | Verb, Qal, imperfect first person common singular |
| א֭וֹיְבַי | enemies my | Verb qal participle (active) masculine plural common, suffix |
| וְאַשִּׂיגֵ֑ם | and I overtook them | Conjunction, verb hiphil first person common singular, suffix |
| וְלֹֽא־ | and not | Conjunction, particle |
| אָ֝שׁוּב | I returned | Verb, Qal, imperfect first person common singular |
| עַד־ | until | Preposition |
| כַּלּוֹתָֽם׃ | destroyed them | Verb piel infinitive construct common, suffix |
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| BSB | I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. |
| KJV | I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed. |
| ASV | I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; Neither will I turn again till they are consumed. |
| YLT | I pursue mine enemies, and overtake them, And turn back not till they are consumed. |
| WEB | I will pursue my enemies, and overtake them. I won’t turn away until they are consumed. |
| BBE | I go after my haters and overtake them; not turning back till they are all overcome. |
Where they part company is כַּלּוֹתָֽם — see How Translations Differ.
The structure features a main action followed by additional clauses that clarify the outcome and conditions of that action.






7 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 18:37
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Context — David's Victory Over His Enemiesgenerated
Psalm 18:37 describes David's relentless pursuit of his enemies, emphasizing his determination and the strength he received from God. This verse is part of a larger psalm that celebrates God's protection and deliverance in times of trouble, as seen in the surrounding verses. David recounts how he was armed for battle and how his enemies fell before him, illustrating the theme of divine assistance in overcoming adversaries.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 3:7 | Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. |
| 2 | Psalm 9:3 | When my enemies retreat, they stumble and perish before You. |
| 3 | Psalm 35:2–5 | Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. |
| 4 | Psalm 118:11–12 | They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. |
| 5 | Numbers 24:17–19 | I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אֶרְדּ֣וֹף, 'er.Dofgenerated
The verb רָדַף (radaph) means to pursue or chase, often with hostile intent. It conveys a sense of urgency and determination in following after an enemy, indicating a physical or metaphorical pursuit. The parsing as a Qal imperfect first person common singular shows that David is speaking of his own actions in the past.
This word captures the intensity of David's pursuit, suggesting not just a chase but a relentless drive to confront and defeat his enemies. It is a common term in the Hebrew Bible, appearing frequently in contexts of conflict and struggle.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb אֶרְדּ֣וֹף governs the entire verse, indicating David's action of pursuing. The structure includes a conjunction introducing a second verb phrase, followed by a negation indicating what David did not do, and concluding with a prepositional phrase that sets the limit of his action.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on David's pursuit and determination, leading with the action before detailing the outcome and conditions of his pursuit.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אֶרְדּ֣וֹף as ἐπλάτυνας, which implies a broadening of the pursuit, suggesting a more extensive reach in David's chase. This choice reflects a nuanced understanding of the act of pursuing, emphasizing not just the act itself but its implications.
This translation choice indicates a slight widening of meaning, suggesting that David's pursuit was not only about catching up but also about encompassing and overpowering his enemies.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 18:37 describes how David chased his enemies and caught up with them, showing his determination not to turn back until they were completely defeated. This verse is part of a song celebrating God's help in battle, where David acknowledges the strength he received to overcome his foes.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
David is expressing his commitment to confront those who oppose him, demonstrating his determination to achieve victory over them.
This indicates David's resolve and the seriousness of the conflict, illustrating his unwavering pursuit until he achieved complete victory.
David's example shows the importance of perseverance and determination in facing challenges and adversaries, relying on God's strength for support.
David's victory is portrayed as a result of divine assistance, highlighting the belief that God empowers His followers to overcome their enemies.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to pursue my goals with the same determination David showed?
- How can I rely on God's strength when facing my own adversaries?
- What does it mean to not turn back in the face of challenges?
- How can I apply David's example of perseverance in my daily life?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers reference this verse to illustrate themes of spiritual warfare and divine assistance, using it to encourage perseverance in prayer and faith.
This is done for me through your grace, so that my feet are not ensnared nor am I cut off by the nets of my enemies or by the offenses that they had cast.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 18 →
If you pray against your passions or the demons that assail you recall to mind [this verse].… You are to say this at the appropriate moment, thus arming yourself against your adversary with humility.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 18 →
The mind must not through disbelief in the promised blessings give way to despair; and the soul once marked out for perdition must not refuse to apply remedies on the ground that its wounds are past curing.… Lo,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 18 →
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 18:37 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleI have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them,.... Which may refer to David's pursuing the Amalekites, who overtook them and recovered all they had carried away, 1 Samuel 30:8; so Kimchi explains
Read John Gill on Psalms 18 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryFor thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Here follows the fourth section of the psalm.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 18 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 18:37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.Ver. 37. I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them, &c.] Of David we may say, as one did of Julius Caesar, you may perceive him to have been an excellent soldier by his very language; for he wrote with the same spirit he fought. In eo tanta vis, id acumen, ea concitatio, saith Quintilian concerning Caesar’ s Commentaries, ut illum eodem animo dixisse appareat quo bellavit.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 18 →
Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(37-40) Another retrospective glance of the poet over his past wars. Notice slight variations in Samuel.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 18 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges37. Cp. Exodus 15:9. 2 Sam. reads destroyed for overtaken.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 18 →
Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleI have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them - He had not only routed them, but had had strength to pursue them; he had not only pursued them, but he had been enabled to come up to them.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 18 →
Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible37-42. In these verses David describes his victories and the stirring scenes of the battle field.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 18 →The verse in English, compared — 16 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.
I will pursue my enemies, and overtake them. I won’t turn away until they are consumed.
I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.
I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.
Tyndale line
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; Neither will I turn again till they are consumed.
I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them: neither will I turn again till they are consumed.
I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
I haue pursued mine enemies, and taken them, and haue not turned againe till I had consumed them.
Strictly literal
I pursued mine enemies, and overtook them; and I turned not again till they were consumed.
I pursue mine enemies, and overtake them, And turn back not till they are consumed.
I pursue my enemies, and overtake them, || And do not turn back until they are consumed.
(18:38) I pursue my enemies, and overtake them; and I return not again till I have made an end of them.
I pursued my enemies and caught them; I did not turn back until they were destroyed.
Simplified
I chased my enemies, and caught up with them. I did not turn around until I had destroyed them.
I go after my haters and overtake them; not turning back till they are all overcome.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text aligns with the Septuagint in most of the verse, indicating a strong textual tradition. The Dead Sea Scrolls fragments provide partial support, confirming key terms but lacking complete agreement with the Masoretic Text.
אֶרְדּ֣וֹף א֭וֹיְבַי וְאַשִּׂיגֵ֑ם וְלֹֽא־ אָ֝שׁוּב עַד־ כַּלּוֹתָֽם׃
5 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
[תרחיב] [צעד׳י] [תחת׳י] [ולא] [מעדו] [קרסלי]
6 words of the verse are on this fragment — 6 supplied entire by an editor.
[תרחיב] [צעד׳י] [תחת׳י] [ולא] [מעדו] [קרסל׳י]
6 words of the verse are on this fragment — 6 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 18:37
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
רָדַף (radaph) is a Hebrew verb meaning to pursue, chase, or persecute. It conveys the idea of running after something, often with hostile intent, and can also figuratively refer to following time or securing something. The word has various forms, including Qal, Niphal, Piel, Pual, and Hiphil, each indicating different nuances of pursuit or being pursued.
רָדַף 141 vb. pursue, chase, persecute
Qal 128
pursue
lit. put to flight, chase
lit., the pursuers
chase, hunt
pursue
fig. persecute, harass
pursue, dog
fig. follow after, aim to secure
Niph. upon the neck (i.e. closely) we are pursued
Pi. pursue ardently
Pu. it shall be chased away like chaff of the mountains
Hiph. usu. they chased him
base
H7291 רָדַף pursue, chase, persecute
7291 radaph raw-daf'
a primitive root; to run after (usually with hostile intent;
figuratively (of time) gone by):--chase, put to flight,
follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecute(-ion, -or),
pursue(-r).
רָדַף (ra.daph) — to pursue.
1) to be behind, follow after, pursue, persecute, run after
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to pursue, put to flight, chase, dog, attend closely upon
1a2) to persecute, harass (fig)
1a3) to follow after, aim to secure (fig)
1a4) to run after (a bribe) (fig)
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be pursued
1b2) one pursued (participle)
1c) (Piel) to pursue ardently, aim eagerly to secure, pursue
1d) (Pual) to be pursued, be chased away
1e) (Hiphil) to pursue, chase
HVqi1cs — Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singularHVqi1cs
אֹיֵב (oyeb) means 'enemy' or 'foe,' indicating hostility. It can refer to personal or national adversaries. The word is derived from the active participle of another root, אָיַב (ayab), which also conveys the sense of being hostile.
[אָיַב] 283 vb. be hostile to (enemy = אֹיֵב)
base
H341 אָיַב be hostile to (enemy = אֹיֵב)
341 'oyeb o-yabe'
or (fully) owyeb {o-yabe'}; active participle of 340;
hating; an adversary:--enemy, foe.
see HEBREW for 0340
אֹיֵב (o.yev) — enemy.
1) (Qal) enemy
1a) personal
1b) national
HVqrmpc/Sp1bs — Verb qal participle (active) masculine plural common · suffixHVqrmpc/Sp1bs
נָשַׂג (nasag) is a Hebrew verb primarily found in the Hiphil form, meaning to reach or overtake. It encompasses a range of meanings including the ability to attain or secure something, as well as the literal act of reaching or taking hold. The entries consistently highlight its figurative use, indicating sufficiency or capability.
[נָשַׂג] vb. only Hiph. reach, overtake
Hiph.
overtake
reach, attain
cause to reach, bring, put
fig. one’s hand has reached, i.e. one is able, or has enough
base
H5381 נָשַׂג only Hiph. reach, overtake
5381 nasag naw-sag'
a primitive root; to reach (literally or
figuratively):--ability, be able, attain (unto), (be able to,
can) get, lay at, put, reach, remove, wax rich, X surely,
(over-)take (hold of, on, upon).
נָשַׂג (na.sag) — to overtake.
1) to reach, overtake, take hold upon
1a) (Hiphil)
1a1) to overtake
1a2) to reach, attain to, cause to reach
1a3) to be able to secure, reach, have enough
HC/Vhu1cs/Sp3mp — Conjunction · verb hiphil first person common singular · suffixHC/Vhu1cs/Sp3mp
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Conj | Part — Conjunction · particleHC/Tn
The Hebrew word שׁוּב (shuwb) means to turn back or return, covering a wide range of contexts including physical, spiritual, and relational. It can denote returning to a previous state, repenting, or even apostatizing. The entries describe various forms and uses, including bringing back, restoring, and refreshing. Notably, it can also imply a change in course of action.
שׁוּב 1056 vb. turn back, return
Qal 683;—turn back, return:
turn back
return, come or go back
esp. return unto
of dying
of revival from death
fig. of human relations:
return to leader, king
= change so as to appoach (in purpose, desire)
turn, i.e. resort to
return to a physical condition
abs. = change course of action
fig., specif. of spiritual relations:
turn back from God = apostatize
of י׳, turn away
turn back to God (= seek penitently)
abs. repent
turn back from evil
of י׳
of י׳, return (to shew favour)
of inanimate things (sts. personified, or treated as things of life):
denoting repetition, etc.
trans.
Pō‛l.
bring back
fig. restore, refresh
restore, repair
lead away (enticingly)
shew turning = apostatize
Hiph. 353 cause to return, bring back
bring back into bondage
put back
= draw back
= give back, restore
= relinguish
= give in payment, requital
bring one back (from dead)
bring back heart
= refresh
H7725 שׁוּב turn back, return .—turn back, return: . turn back
. return, come or go back
. esp. return unto
. . of dying
. of revival from death
. fig. of human relations: . return to leader, king
. = change so as to appoach (in purpose, desire)
. turn, i.e. resort to
. return to a physical condition
. abs. = change course of action
. fig., specif. of spiritual relations: . turn back from God = apostatize
. of י׳, turn away
. turn back to God (= seek penitently)
. abs. repent
. turn back from evil
. of י׳
. of י׳, return (to shew favour)
. of inanimate things (sts. personified, or treated as things of life):
. denoting repetition, etc.
. trans.
. . bring back
. . fig. restore, refresh
. restore, repair
. lead away (enticingly)
. shew turning = apostatize
. cause to return, bring back . . bring back into bondage
. put back
. = draw back
. = give back, restore
. = relinguish
. = give in payment, requital
7725 shuwb shoob
a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or
intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily
with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to
retreat; often adverbial, again:--((break, build, circumcise,
dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge,
make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) X again, (cause to) answer
(+ again), X in any case (wise), X at all, averse, bring
(again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back),
cease, X certainly, come again (back), X consider, +
continually, convert, deliver (again), + deny, draw back,
fetch home again, X fro, get (oneself) (back) again, X give
(again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see)
more, X needs, be past, X pay, pervert, pull in again, put
(again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh,
relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve,
שׁוּב (shuv) — to return: return.
: return
1) to return, turn back
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to turn back, return
1a1a) to turn back
1a1b) to return, come or go back
1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back
1a1d) of dying
1a1e) of human relations (fig)
1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig)
1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise
1a1f2) to turn away (of God)
1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent
1a1f4) turn back (from evil)
1a1g) of inanimate things
1a1h) in repetition
1b) (Polel)
1b1) to bring back
1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig)
1b3) to lead away (enticingly)
1b4) to show turning, apostatise
1c) (Pual) restored (participle)
1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back
1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment
1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore
1d3) to bring back, report to, answer
1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense)
HVqi1cs — Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singularHVqi1cs
עַד (ad) primarily functions as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction meaning 'until,' 'up to,' or 'as far as.' It can denote spatial, temporal, or degree-related contexts, such as 'even to' or 'while.' The entries indicate its use in poetry and in various combinations, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי prep. as far as, even to, up to, until, while
prep.
of space
Of time
Of degree
conj.
until
While
Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus
of space
Of time
Of degree
base
H5704 עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי as far as, even to, up to, until, while . prep. . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
. conj. . until
. While
. Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
. עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
5704 `ad ad
properly, the same as 5703 (used as a preposition, adverb or
conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long,
or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during,
while, until) or degree (equally with):--against, and, as,
at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as),
(hither-)to, + how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that,
till, toward, until, when, while, (+ as) yet.
see HEBREW for 05703
עַד (ad) — till.
prep
1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as
1a) of space
1a1) as far as, up to, even to
1b) in combination
1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from)
1c) of time
1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end
1d) of degree
1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like
conj
2) until, while, to the point that, so that even
Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
HR — PrepositionHR
The Hebrew word כָּלָה (*kalah*) is a primitive root meaning to end or finish. It encompasses a range of meanings, including to complete, accomplish, perish, and destroy. The entries indicate various uses in both intransitive and transitive forms, covering actions like finishing a task or causing something to cease. Notably, it can also imply negative connotations, such as plotting or destruction.
כָּלָה 204 vb. be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, spent
Qal
be complete, at an end, of a period of time
be completed, finished, of a work
be accomplished, fulfilled
be idealy complete, be determined, always in a bad sense, plotted
be spent, used up (prop. come to an end), of water
waste away, be exhausted, fail
come to an end, vanish = perish, be destroyed
Pi.
complete, bring to an end, finish, a thing, task, work, etc.
complete a period of time
finish doing a thing
make an end, end
accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass
accomplish in thought, determine
put an end to, cause to cease
cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend
destroy, sts. exterminate
base
H3615 כָּלָה be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, spent .. . be complete, at an end, of a period of time
. be completed, finished, of a work
. be accomplished, fulfilled
. be idealy complete, be determined, always in a bad sense, plotted
. . be spent, used up (prop. come to an end), of water
. waste away, be exhausted, fail
. come to an end, vanish = perish, be destroyed
. . . complete, bring to an end, finish, a thing, task, work, etc.
. complete a period of time
. finish doing a thing
. make an end, end
. accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass
. accomplish in thought, determine
. . put an end to, cause to cease
. cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend
. destroy, sts. exterminate
3615 kalah kaw-law'
a primitive root; to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be
finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare,
consume):--accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine,
destroy (utterly), be (when ... were) done, (be an) end (of),
expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, X fully, X
have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make
clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste.
כָּלָה (ka.lah) — to end: finish.
: finish
1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be complete, be at an end
1a2) to be completed, be finished
1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled
1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense)
1a5) to be spent, be used up
1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail
1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish
1b2) to complete (a period of time)
1b3) to finish (doing a thing)
1b4) to make an end, end
1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass
1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought)
1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease
1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend
1b9) to destroy, exterminate
1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
כָּלָה (ka.lah) — to end: destroy.
: destroy
HVpcc/Sp3mp — Verb piel infinitive construct common · suffixHVpcc/Sp3mp
