6414. palil

Lexicon

palil: Judge, arbiter

Original Word: פָלִיל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: paliyl
Pronunciation: pah-LEEL
Phonetic Spelling: (paw-leel')
Definition: Judge, arbiter
Meaning: a magistrate

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

judge

From palal; a magistrate -- judge.

see HEBREW palal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from palal
Definition
a judge
NASB Translation
judge (1), judges (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מָּלִיל] noun masculine judge; plural מְּלִילִים Deuteronomy 32:31 our enemies being judges, umpires; ׳עָוֺן פ Job 31:11, read ׳עֲוֺן פ according to Di Siegf, compare De; < עָוֺן מְּלִילִי as Job 31:28, so Bu Du; בִּפְלִלִים Exodus 21:22, read perhaps בַּנְּפָלִים for the abortion Bu^{ZAW xi (1891), 107}, compare also Di-Ry.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb פָּלַל (palal), which means "to judge" or "to intercede."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's entries for the Hebrew פָלִיל (palil), the concept of a judge or magistrate can be related to Greek terms such as κριτής (kritēs • Strong's Greek 2923), which means "judge," and δικαστής (dikastēs • Strong's Greek 1348), which also refers to a judge or one who makes decisions in legal matters. These Greek terms capture the essence of judicial authority and decision-making similar to the Hebrew concept of פָלִיל.

Usage: The term פָלִיל (palil) is used in the context of legal and judicial settings, referring to individuals who hold the authority to make judgments or decisions in disputes or legal matters.

Context: • The Hebrew term פָלִיל (palil) appears in the context of ancient Israelite society, where the role of a magistrate or judge was crucial for maintaining justice and order. The magistrate was responsible for interpreting the law, resolving disputes, and ensuring that justice was served according to the statutes given by God.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to describe individuals who are entrusted with the responsibility of making legal decisions. The role of a magistrate was not only judicial but also carried a moral and ethical dimension, as they were expected to judge fairly and without partiality.
• The concept of a magistrate in the biblical context is closely tied to the idea of divine justice, where human judges are seen as representatives of God's justice on earth. This is reflected in the expectation that judges should be wise, discerning, and guided by the principles of righteousness and truth.
• The role of a magistrate is highlighted in various passages where the importance of fair judgment and the consequences of unjust rulings are discussed. The integrity and wisdom of a magistrate were considered vital for the well-being of the community and the upholding of God's law.

Forms and Transliterations

בִּפְלִלִֽים׃ בפללים׃ פְּלִילִֽים׃ פלילים׃ bifliLim bip̄·li·lîm bip̄lilîm pə·lî·lîm peliLim pəlîlîm

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 21:22
HEB: הָֽאִשָּׁ֔ה וְנָתַ֖ן בִּפְלִלִֽים׃
NAS: of him, and he shall pay as the judges [decide].
KJV: upon him; and he shall pay as the judges [determine].
INT: as the woman's shall pay as the judges

Deuteronomy 32:31
HEB: צוּרָ֑ם וְאֹיְבֵ֖ינוּ פְּלִילִֽים׃
NAS: Even our enemies themselves judge this.
KJV: even our enemies themselves [being] judges.
INT: our Rock our enemies judge

Job 31:11
HEB: ק) עָוֹ֥ן פְּלִילִֽים׃
NAS: Moreover, it would be an iniquity [punishable by] judges.
KJV: yea, it [is] an iniquity [to be punished by] the judges.
INT: he would be an iniquity judges

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6414
3 Occurrences

bip̄·li·lîm — 1 Occ.
pə·lî·lîm — 2 Occ.