6382. pele

Lexicon

pele: Wonder, Marvel, Miracle

Original Word: פֶלֶא
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pele'
Pronunciation: peh'-leh
Phonetic Spelling: (peh'-leh)
Definition: Wonder, Marvel, Miracle
Meaning: a miracle

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

marvelous thing, wonderful

From pala'; a miracle -- marvellous thing, wonder(-ful, -fully).

see HEBREW pala'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a wonder
NASB Translation
astonishingly (1), wonderful (2), wonders (9).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מֶּ֫לֶא noun masculine wonder (Late Hebrew id.; as unusual, extraordinary); — ׳פ Exodus 15:11 6t.; suffix מִּלְאֲךָ Psalm 89:6; מִּלְאֶ֑ךָ Psalm 77:12; Psalm 88:13, plural מְּלָאִים Lamentations 1:9; feminine plural מְּלָאוֺת Psalm 119:129; Daniel 12:6; —

1 wonder: extraordinary, hard to be understood, God's dealings with His people Isaiah 29:14; the testimonies of the Law Psalm 119:129; מֶּלֶא יוֺעֵץ Isaiah 9:5 marvel of a counsellor (Baer מֵּלֶא), wonderful counsellor (of Messianic king); plural as adverb accusative ׳וַתֵּרֶד פ Lamentations 1:9 she (Jerusalem) hath come down marvelously.

2 wonder: of God's acts of judgment and redemption Psalm 77:12; Psalm 88:13; Psalm 89:6; ׳עשׂה פ Exodus 15:11; Isaiah 25:1; Psalm 77:15; Psalm 78:12; Psalm 88:11; of extraordinary trials ׳קֵץ הפ Daniel 12:6.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלָא (palaʾ), which conveys the idea of being wonderful or extraordinary.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2298 (θαυμαστός, thaumastos): Meaning "wonderful" or "marvelous," this Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe things that inspire awe or wonder, often in relation to God's works.
• G5059 (τεράστιον, terastion): This term refers to a "wonder" or "miracle," emphasizing the extraordinary nature of an event that serves as a sign.
• G5246 (ὑπερῷος, huperōios): While less directly related, this term can imply something that is "exalted" or "superior," often used in contexts that highlight the greatness or majesty of divine actions.

In summary, פֶלֶא (peleʾ) is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible that captures the essence of God's miraculous and wondrous deeds, serving as a reminder of His power and presence in the world.

Usage: The word פֶלֶא (peleʾ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe acts or events that are considered miraculous or wondrous, often highlighting the power and majesty of God. It is typically used in contexts that emphasize the awe-inspiring nature of God's works.

Context: • Occurrences in the Hebrew Bible: The term פֶלֶא (peleʾ) appears in several passages, often in poetic or prophetic contexts. It is used to describe the miraculous deeds of God, which serve as signs of His power and authority.
• Example Passages:
• In Exodus 15:11, the term is used in the Song of Moses, celebrating God's miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt: "Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?"
• In Psalm 77:14, the psalmist reflects on God's past deeds: "You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples."
• Theological Significance: The concept of פֶלֶא (peleʾ) underscores the belief in a God who is actively involved in the world, performing acts that transcend natural laws. These wonders serve as a testament to God's sovereignty and His ability to intervene in human history for the purpose of redemption and revelation.
• Related Concepts: The idea of miracles is closely related to themes of divine revelation and salvation history. Miracles are seen as signs that point to God's ultimate plan and purpose for His creation.

Forms and Transliterations

הַפְּלָאֽוֹת׃ הפלאות׃ וָפֶ֑לֶא ופלא פְּלָא֥וֹת פְּלָאִ֔ים פִּלְאֲךָ֣ פִּלְאֶ֑ךָ פִּלְאֶֽךָ׃ פֶ֑לֶא פֶּ֑לֶא פֶּ֠לֶא פֶֽלֶא׃ פלא פלא׃ פלאות פלאים פלאך פלאך׃ Fele hap·pə·lā·’ō·wṯ happəlā’ōwṯ happelaot pə·lā·’îm pə·lā·’ō·wṯ pe·le p̄e·le pəlā’îm pəlā’ōwṯ pelaIm pelaot pele p̄ele pil’ăḵā pil’eḵā pil·’ă·ḵā pil·’e·ḵā pilaCha pilEcha vaFele wā·p̄e·le wāp̄ele

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 15:11
HEB: תְהִלֹּ֖ת עֹ֥שֵׂה פֶֽלֶא׃
NAS: in praises, working wonders?
KJV: [in] praises, doing wonders?
INT: praises working marvellous thing

Psalm 77:11
HEB: אֶזְכְּרָ֖ה מִקֶּ֣דֶם פִּלְאֶֽךָ׃
NAS: I will remember Your wonders of old.
KJV: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
INT: shall remember of old your wonders

Psalm 77:14
HEB: הָ֭אֵל עֹ֣שֵׂה פֶ֑לֶא הוֹדַ֖עְתָּ בָעַמִּ֣ים
NAS: who works wonders; You have made known
KJV: that doest wonders: thou hast declared
INT: are the God works wonders have made the peoples

Psalm 78:12
HEB: אֲ֭בוֹתָם עָ֣שָׂה פֶ֑לֶא בְּאֶ֖רֶץ מִצְרַ֣יִם
NAS: He wrought wonders before
KJV: Marvellous things did he in the sight
INT: their fathers wrought wonders the land of Egypt

Psalm 88:10
HEB: הֲלַמֵּתִ֥ים תַּעֲשֶׂה־ פֶּ֑לֶא אִם־ רְ֝פָאִ֗ים
NAS: Will You perform wonders for the dead?
KJV: Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead?
INT: to the dead perform wonders lo spirits

Psalm 88:12
HEB: הֲיִוָּדַ֣ע בַּחֹ֣שֶׁךְ פִּלְאֶ֑ךָ וְ֝צִדְקָתְךָ֗ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ
NAS: Will Your wonders be made known
KJV: Shall thy wonders be known
INT: be made dark will your wonders justice the land

Psalm 89:5
HEB: וְי֘וֹד֤וּ שָׁמַ֣יִם פִּלְאֲךָ֣ יְהוָ֑ה אַף־
NAS: will praise Your wonders, O LORD;
KJV: shall praise thy wonders, O LORD:
INT: will praise the heavens your wonders LORD also

Psalm 119:129
HEB: פְּלָא֥וֹת עֵדְוֹתֶ֑יךָ עַל־
NAS: Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore
KJV: PE. Thy testimonies [are] wonderful: therefore doth my soul
INT: are wonderful your testimonies and

Isaiah 9:6
HEB: וַיִּקְרָ֨א שְׁמ֜וֹ פֶּ֠לֶא יוֹעֵץ֙ אֵ֣ל
NAS: will be called Wonderful Counselor,
KJV: shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor,
INT: will be called and his name Wonderful Counselor God

Isaiah 25:1
HEB: כִּ֥י עָשִׂ֖יתָ פֶּ֑לֶא עֵצ֥וֹת מֵֽרָח֖וֹק
NAS: For You have worked wonders, Plans
KJV: for thou hast done wonderful [things; thy] counsels
INT: for have worked wonders Plans long

Isaiah 29:14
HEB: הַזֶּ֖ה הַפְלֵ֣א וָפֶ֑לֶא וְאָֽבְדָה֙ חָכְמַ֣ת
KJV: [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom
INT: this marvelously wonder will perish and the wisdom

Lamentations 1:9
HEB: אַחֲרִיתָ֔הּ וַתֵּ֣רֶד פְּלָאִ֔ים אֵ֥ין מְנַחֵ֖ם
NAS: Therefore she has fallen astonishingly; She has no
KJV: therefore she came down wonderfully: she had no comforter.
INT: her future has fallen astonishingly has comforter

Daniel 12:6
HEB: מָתַ֖י קֵ֥ץ הַפְּלָאֽוֹת׃
NAS: the end of [these] wonders?
KJV: How long [shall it be to] the end of these wonders?
INT: How the end marvellous thing

13 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6382
13 Occurrences

p̄e·le — 3 Occ.
hap·pə·lā·’ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
pə·lā·’îm — 1 Occ.
pə·lā·’ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
pe·le — 3 Occ.
pil·’ă·ḵā — 1 Occ.
pil·’e·ḵā — 2 Occ.
wā·p̄e·le — 1 Occ.