Berean Strong's Lexicon palah: To be distinct, to be separated, to be distinguished, to be wonderful Original Word: פלא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2296 (θαυμάζω, thaumazō) - to wonder, to marvel - G5059 (τεθαυμάσται, tethaumastai) - to be amazed, to be astonished Usage: The Hebrew verb "palah" primarily conveys the idea of being set apart or distinguished, often in a manner that is extraordinary or wonderful. It is used to describe actions or events that are remarkable or miraculous, highlighting the distinctiveness of God's works or the people He chooses to set apart for His purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of being set apart or distinguished was significant in both religious and social spheres. The Israelites, as God's chosen people, were often described as being set apart from other nations. This distinction was not only in terms of religious practices but also in their moral and ethical conduct, which was meant to reflect the holiness of God. The use of "palah" in the Hebrew Bible underscores the miraculous and divine nature of God's interventions in history, as well as the special status of those He chooses to set apart for His purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be separated or distinct NASB Translation distinguished (1), make a distinction (1), makes a distinction (1), set apart (2), wonderfully (1), wondrously show (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָּלָה] verb Niph`al be separated, distinct ("" form of פלא q. v.; compare Arabic , separate from sucking, wean; Ethiopic separate, distinguish); — 1 Perfect1plural consecutive וְנִפְלִינוּ Exodus 33:16 and we shall be distinct, with מִן person 21singular נִפְלֵיתִי Psalm 139:14 I am wonderful (namely in bodily stature etc.); < Vrss Hupfeld Now Bae We תָ- thou [׳י] art wonderful (פלא 3). Hiph`il Perfect3masculine singular הִפְלָה Psalm 4:4, ׳וְה consecutive Exodus 9:4; 1singular וְהִפְלֵיתִי consecutive Exodus 8:18; Imperfect3masculine singular יַפְלֶה Exodus 11:7; Imperative masculine singular הַפְלֵה Psalm 17:7; — of ׳י, make separate, with accusative Exodus 8:18 (by treating differently); set apart Psalm 4:4, but perhaps read חֶסֶד לִי (for Mt חָסִיד לוֺ), hath made wonderful (his) kindness to me (Dy Gr Che We Du [Bae 'perhaps']), so Psalm 17:7 (compare Psalm 31:22); distinguish between, בֵּין thing, Exodus 9:4, בֵּין person Exodus 11:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance separate, set apart, severA primitive root; to distinguish (literally or figuratively) -- put a difference, show marvellous, separate, set apart, sever, make wonderfully. Forms and Transliterations הִפְלָ֣ה הַפְלֵ֣ה הפלה וְהִפְלֵיתִי֩ וְהִפְלָ֣ה וְנִפְלֵ֙ינוּ֙ והפלה והפליתי ונפלינו יַפְלֶ֣ה יפלה נִ֫פְלֵ֥יתִי נפליתי hafLeh hap̄·lêh hap̄lêh hifLah hip̄·lāh hip̄lāh nifLeiti nip̄·lê·ṯî nip̄lêṯî vehifLah vehifleiTi venifLeinu wə·hip̄·lāh wə·hip̄·lê·ṯî wə·nip̄·lê·nū wəhip̄lāh wəhip̄lêṯî wənip̄lênū yafLeh yap̄·leh yap̄lehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 8:22 HEB: וְהִפְלֵיתִי֩ בַיּ֨וֹם הַה֜וּא NAS: But on that day I will set apart the land KJV: And I will sever in that day the land INT: will set day he Exodus 9:4 Exodus 11:7 Exodus 33:16 Psalm 4:3 Psalm 17:7 Psalm 139:14 7 Occurrences |