Lexical Summary tiklah: Value, worth, estimation Original Word: תִּכְלָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perfection From kalah; completeness -- perfection. see HEBREW kalah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kalah Definition completeness, perfection NASB Translation perfection (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תִּכְלָה noun feminine completeness, perfection; — רָאִיתִי קֵץ ׳לְכָלתֿ Psalm 119:96 to all perfection have I seen an end. Topical Lexicon Definition and Summary Thiklah is a poetic term denoting a limit, end, or boundary beyond which something cannot pass. Its single biblical appearance underscores the contrast between what is finite within creation and the boundless nature of the divine Word. Scriptural Occurrence Psalm 119:96: “I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.” Theological Significance of ‘End’ and ‘Completion’ Thiklah encapsulates the biblical tension between creation’s inherent finitude and God’s infinite perfection. While the finest achievements under the sun reach a terminus, the Lord’s statutes remain inexhaustible (Psalm 19:7-11). This distinction magnifies divine transcendence and affirms the sufficiency of Scripture as an unending source of wisdom, comfort, and authority (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Relation to God’s Commandments and Perfection The Psalmist’s discovery—“all perfection” has an end—does not demean excellence in human endeavor; rather, it elevates the commandment of God as the only realm where perfection knows no boundary. In this way Thiklah reinforces the doctrine of the Word’s inerrancy and the believer’s dependence on divine revelation over human prowess (Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 55:9-11). Wider Biblical Themes of Limitation vs. Infinite God 1. Creation’s limits: Psalm 90:10 highlights the brevity of life; Ecclesiastes 1:2 describes the cyclical futility of earthly pursuits. Implications for Personal Spiritual Life • Humility: Recognizing Thiklah invites confession of creaturely limits and dependence on grace (James 4:13-15). Practical Ministry Applications 1. Preaching and Teaching: Use Psalm 119:96 to contrast worldly achievements with the enduring relevance of Scripture, encouraging congregations to build their worldview upon the boundless Word. Forms and Transliterations תִּ֭כְלָה תכלה Tichlah tiḵ·lāh tiḵlāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 119:96 HEB: לְֽכָל תִּ֭כְלָה רָאִ֣יתִי קֵ֑ץ NAS: to all perfection; Your commandment KJV: an end of all perfection: [but] thy commandment INT: to all perfection have seen A limit 1 Occurrence |
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