4657. miphlas
Strong's Lexicon
miphlas: Level, Terrace

Original Word: מִפְלָס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: miphlas
Pronunciation: mif-LAHS
Phonetic Spelling: (mif-lawce')
Definition: Level, Terrace
Meaning: a poising

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַס (palas), meaning "to level" or "to balance."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "miphlas," the concept of leveling or preparing ground can be related to Greek terms like "ἰσοπέδωσις" (isopedosis), meaning "leveling" or "making even."

Usage: The term "miphlas" refers to a level or terrace, often used in the context of construction or architecture. It implies a structured, leveled area, possibly for building or agricultural purposes. The word suggests a sense of order and intentional design.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, terraces were commonly used in agriculture to maximize arable land on hillsides. These terraces prevented soil erosion and allowed for more efficient farming. The concept of leveling or creating terraces was also significant in construction, as it provided stable foundations for buildings. The use of "miphlas" reflects the importance of preparation and planning in both agricultural and architectural practices in biblical times.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as peles
Definition
a swaying, poising
NASB Translation
layers (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מִפְלָשׂ] noun [masculine] swaying, poising; — מִפְלְשֵׂיעָֿב Job 37:16; Bu (plausibly) מִפְרְשֵׂי, as Job 36:29.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
balancing

From an unused root meaning to balance; a poising -- balancing.

Forms and Transliterations
מִפְלְשֵׂי־ מפלשי־ miflesei mip̄·lə·śê- mip̄ləśê-
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 37:16
HEB: הֲ֭תֵדַע עַל־ מִפְלְשֵׂי־ עָ֑ב מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת
NAS: about the layers of the thick clouds,
KJV: Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds,
INT: know about the layers of the thick the wonders

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4657
1 Occurrence


mip̄·lə·śê- — 1 Occ.
















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