Original Word: כִּלָּיוֹן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: killayown
Pronunciation: kil-lah-YONE
Phonetic Spelling: (kil-law-yone')
Definition: Consumption, destruction, annihilation
Meaning: pining, destruction

pining, destruction

From kalah; pining, destruction:

see HEBREW kalah

Word Origin
from kalah
Definition
failing, pining, annihilation
NASB Translation
destruction (1), failing (1).

כִּלָּיוֺן noun masculine

1 failing, pining;

2 annihilation (on formation compare Lag^{BN 200}); —

1 construct כִּלְיוֺן עֵינַיִם Deuteronomy 28:65 failing of eyes (in longing, compare foregoing, and see Dr).

2 כִּלָּיוֺן חָרוּץ Isaiah 10:22 annihilation, strictly decided.

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּלָה (kalah), which means "to be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for כִּלָּיוֹן, related concepts can be found in Greek terms such as ἀπώλεια (apōleia • Strong's Greek 684), which means "destruction" or "ruin," and φθορά (phthora • Strong's Greek 5356), meaning "corruption" or "decay." These terms capture similar themes of destruction and moral decline found in the Hebrew concept of כִּלָּיוֹן.

Usage: The word כִּלָּיוֹן is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of decay or ruin, often in the context of divine judgment or the consequences of sin.

Context: • Contextual Analysis: The term כִּלָּיוֹן appears in the Hebrew Scriptures to depict a condition of decline or obliteration. It is often associated with the effects of divine retribution or the natural outcome of moral and spiritual decay. The word suggests a process of deterioration that leads to a complete end or destruction.
• Theological Implications: In the biblical narrative, כִּלָּיוֹן serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from divine commandments. It underscores the theme of judgment and the ultimate futility of life apart from God. The concept of "pining" or "destruction" is not merely physical but also spiritual, indicating a separation from the source of life and blessing.
• Scriptural References: While the specific term כִּלָּיוֹן may not appear frequently, its root and related concepts are prevalent throughout the Scriptures. For example, in the context of divine judgment, the prophets often speak of the land or people being brought to ruin due to their disobedience (e.g., Isaiah 24:3-4, where the earth is described as being "utterly laid waste").
• Literary Significance: The use of כִּלָּיוֹן in biblical literature serves to evoke a sense of urgency and the need for repentance. It is a powerful term that conveys the seriousness of straying from God's path and the inevitable consequences that follow.

וְכִלְי֥וֹן וכליון כִּלָּי֥וֹן כליון kil·lā·yō·wn killaYon killāyōwn vechilYon wə·ḵil·yō·wn wəḵilyōwnInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts