4652. miphlaah

Lexicon

miphlaah: Wonder, Marvel, Miracle

Original Word: מִפְלָאָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: miphla'ah
Pronunciation: mif-LAH-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (mif-law-aw')
Definition: Wonder, Marvel, Miracle
Meaning: a miracle

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wondrous work

From pala'; a miracle -- wondrous work.

see HEBREW pala'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as pele
Definition
a wondrous work
NASB Translation
wonders (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מִפְלָאָה] noun feminine wondrous work (si vera lectio); — plural construct מִפְלְאוֺת Job 37:16 (of providence; but read probably נִפְלְאוֺת Bu SS, compare Di).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלָא (pala), which means "to be wonderful," "to be extraordinary," or "to be difficult."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1411 (δύναμις, dynamis): Often translated as "power" or "miracle," this Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the miraculous works of Jesus and the apostles, emphasizing the divine power at work.
• G4592 (σημεῖον, semeion): Translated as "sign," this term refers to miracles that serve as signs pointing to a greater spiritual truth or reality, often used in the context of Jesus' miracles in the Gospels.
• G5059 (τεράστιον, terastion): Meaning "wonder," this term is used to describe miraculous events that evoke awe and wonder, highlighting the extraordinary nature of God's intervention in the world.

Usage: The term מִפְלָאָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe acts or events that are considered miraculous, highlighting the power and majesty of God. It emphasizes occurrences that are beyond the natural order and are seen as manifestations of divine power.

Context: The Hebrew term מִפְלָאָה (mifla'ah) is used to denote a miracle or a wondrous act, often associated with the divine intervention of God in the affairs of humanity. This term is rooted in the concept of something being extraordinary or beyond the ordinary capabilities of human beings. In the biblical context, מִפְלָאָה is used to describe events that serve as signs of God's power and presence among His people.

The usage of מִפְלָאָה in the Hebrew Bible underscores the belief in a God who is actively involved in the world, performing acts that reveal His sovereignty and purpose. These miraculous events are often recorded in narratives that aim to inspire faith and trust in God's ability to deliver and protect His people. The term is closely related to other Hebrew words that convey the idea of wonder and amazement, further emphasizing the extraordinary nature of these divine acts.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of מִפְלָאָה is reflected in passages that recount God's miraculous deeds, such as the parting of the Red Sea, the provision of manna in the wilderness, and the various signs and wonders performed by the prophets. These events are not only historical accounts but also theological affirmations of God's power and faithfulness.

Forms and Transliterations

מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת מפלאות mifleot mip̄·lə·’ō·wṯ mip̄lə’ōwṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Job 37:16
HEB: מִפְלְשֵׂי־ עָ֑ב מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת תְּמִ֣ים דֵּעִֽים׃
NAS: of the thick clouds, The wonders of one perfect
KJV: of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect
INT: the layers of the thick the wonders perfect knowledge

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4652
1 Occurrence

mip̄·lə·’ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.