תַּכְלִית (takh.lit)
takh.lit
limit
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 5 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun takh.lit generally denotes an end point or a state of completeness. In the five verses where it appears, primarily in Job, Psalms, and Nehemiah, it carries the sense of a limit or a final consummation. It is not merely about time running out, but about reaching a defined boundary or a state of wholeness.
Its meaning shifts slightly depending on context. In Job 27:6, for instance, it refers to the integrity or completeness of one’s life and conduct. In Psalms and Nehemiah, it often points to the end of a period or the finality of an event. The word suggests that things have a purposeful conclusion or a full measure.
This term highlights the biblical view that events and lives have boundaries and purposes. It is not about chaos or aimlessness, but about reaching a defined end. Translators often render it as "end," "perfection," or "completeness," reflecting its dual sense of termination and fulfillment.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word takh.lit reminds us that our lives are not aimless wandering but journeys with purposeful boundaries. It speaks of a limit reached, a state of completeness achieved, or a defined end point where things find their full measure. This concept offers comfort in seasons of uncertainty, assuring us that God sets the boundaries for our days and that every season has its intended conclusion.
In Job 27:6, this word describes the integrity of one’s life, suggesting that true wholeness comes from walking faithfully within the limits God establishes. Similarly, in Psalms 139:22, it conveys a sense of perfect hatred toward enemies, indicating a complete and resolved stance. These uses show that takh.lit is not just about time running out, but about reaching a state of fulfillment or finality that reflects God’s design.
When we face the unknown, as Job 11:7 asks, we can trust that even the limits of the Almighty are part of His wise plan. Understanding this word helps us see our lives as held within divine purpose, where every end point leads to a deeper understanding of God’s order and care for us.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 5 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [the] end of3×
- outermost part1×
- completeness of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- תַּכְלִ֖ית3×
- תַּכְלִ֣ית1×
- תַּ֭כְלִית1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 139:22
I hate them with perfect hatred. They have become my enemies.
Here the word implies a perfect or complete hatred, indicating a resolved and total stance against enemies that aligns with God's justice.