6415. pelilah
Lexicon
pelilah: Judgment, decision, arbitration

Original Word: פְלִילָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: pliylah
Pronunciation: peh-lee-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (pel-ee-law')
Definition: Judgment, decision, arbitration
Meaning: justice

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
judgment

Feminine of paliyl; justice -- judgment.

see HEBREW paliyl

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from palal
Definition
office of judge or umpire
NASB Translation
decision (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְּלִילָה noun feminine office of judge or umpire; — ׳עשׂי פ (Qr עֲשׂוּ) Isaiah 16:3 do an umpire's office.

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term פְלִילָה (pelilah), the concept of justice is represented in the Greek New Testament by terms such as δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosyne • G1343), meaning righteousness or justice, and κρίσις (krisis • G2920), meaning judgment or decision. These Greek terms capture similar themes of fairness, righteousness, and judicial decision-making as found in the Hebrew concept of "pelilah."

Usage: The word "pelilah" is used in the context of legal proceedings and the administration of justice. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of rendering a fair and righteous judgment.

Context: • The term פְלִילָה (pelilah) is found in the Hebrew Bible and is associated with the administration of justice. It is used to describe the process of making a legal decision or judgment, often in a formal or judicial setting. The root פָּלַל (palal) from which it is derived, carries the connotation of interceding or mediating, suggesting that justice involves a careful and deliberate process of decision-making.
• In the context of the ancient Israelite society, justice was a fundamental aspect of maintaining order and righteousness. The concept of "pelilah" underscores the importance of fair and equitable treatment in legal matters, reflecting the character of God as a just judge.
• The term is used in various passages to highlight the role of judges and leaders in ensuring that justice is served. It emphasizes the need for integrity and impartiality in the judicial process, aligning with the broader biblical theme of justice as a divine mandate.

Forms and Transliterations
פְלִילָ֔ה פלילה feliLah p̄ə·lî·lāh p̄əlîlāh
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 16:3
HEB: עֵצָה֙ עֲשׂ֣וּ פְלִילָ֔ה שִׁ֧יתִי כַלַּ֛יִל
NAS: make a decision; Cast
KJV: execute judgment; make
INT: advice make judgment Cast night

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6415
1 Occurrence


p̄ə·lî·lāh — 1 Occ.















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