Strong's Lexicon miphlaah: Wonder, Marvel, Miracle Original Word: מִפְלָאָה Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלָא (pala), which means "to be wonderful," "to be extraordinary," or "to be difficult." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5059 (τεράστιον, terastion) – often translated as "wonder" or "miracle." - G4592 (σημεῖον, semeion) – often translated as "sign" or "miracle." Usage: The term "miphlaah" is used to describe something that is extraordinary or beyond human comprehension, often associated with the wondrous acts of God. It conveys the idea of divine intervention or miraculous events that inspire awe and reverence. In the biblical context, it is used to highlight the supernatural aspects of God's deeds and the marvels of His creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of wonders and miracles was deeply intertwined with the understanding of God's power and presence. The Israelites viewed miraculous events as signs of God's favor and as evidence of His covenant relationship with His people. These wonders were often recounted in oral traditions and later recorded in the Scriptures to remind future generations of God's mighty acts and faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wondrous work From pala'; a miracle -- wondrous work. see HEBREW pala' Forms and Transliterations מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת מפלאות mifleot mip̄·lə·’ō·wṯ mip̄lə’ōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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