Strong's Lexicon poal: Work, deed, act, labor Original Word: פֹעַל Word Origin: Derived from the root verb פָּעַל (pa'al), meaning "to do" or "to make." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2041 (ἔργον, ergon): Often translated as "work" or "deed," similar to "poal" in its emphasis on actions and their outcomes. - G4160 (ποιέω, poieo): A verb meaning "to do" or "to make," reflecting the action-oriented nature of "poal." Usage: The Hebrew word "poal" generally refers to an action, deed, or work. It is often used to describe the works or deeds of individuals, whether righteous or wicked, as well as the mighty acts of God. The term emphasizes the outcome or result of an action, highlighting the tangible or visible effects of one's labor or deeds. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, actions and deeds were considered a reflection of one's character and faith. The concept of "poal" is deeply embedded in the Hebrew understanding of justice and righteousness, where individuals are often judged by their works. The deeds of a person were seen as evidence of their relationship with God and their adherence to His commandments. In the biblical context, God's works are often highlighted to demonstrate His power, faithfulness, and sovereignty over creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paal Definition doing, deed, work NASB Translation acquisition (1), act (1), activity (1), conduct (2), deeds (4), doings (1), something (1), thing you are making (1), wages (2), what you have done (1), work (22). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֹּ֫עַל37 noun masculineProverbs 20:11 doing, deed, work (in poetry and late, nearly = מַעֲשֶׂה); — ׳פ absolute Habakkuk 1:1; Psalm 44:2, construct Deuteronomy 33:11 +; suffix מָּעֳלוֺ Deuteronomy 32:4 +, מֹּעֲלוֺ Isaiah 1:31 (Köii.1,35,493 Ges§ 93q, see below), Jeremiah 22:13; מָּעָלְכֶם Isaiah 41:24, etc.; plural מְּעָלִים 2 Samuel 23:20; 1 Chronicles 11:22; — 1 deed, thing done: a. of God, מָּעֳלוֺ his work in providence Deuteronomy 32:4; Isaiah 5:12; Job 36:24; in deliverance Psalm 44:2 (as accusative of congnate meaning with verb), Psalm 77:13 5t.; in judgment Psalm 64:10; Psalm 95:9, as accusative of congnate meaning with verb Habakkuk 1:5. b. of false gods Isaiah 41:24. c. of men, daily toil Job 24:5; Psalm 104:23; specific act Ruth 2:12; יָדָיו ׳פ of sacrificing Deuteronomy 33:11; plural of achievements 2 Samuel 23:20 = 1 Chronicles 11:32; action as having moral quality Job 34:11; Proverbs 20:11; Proverbs 24:12,29, evil implied Jeremiah 25:14; Jeremiah 50:29; Job 36:9; Psalm 28:4, כַּמָּיו ׳פ Psalm 9:17; חָמָס ׳פ Isaiah 59:6; good action Proverbs 21:8. 2 work, thing made: a. by hands of God Isaiah 45:9,11 (of men). b. by man Isaiah 1:31 (i.e. probably his idol Ges Checomm. Di and others; > read בַּעֲלוֺ LagSemitic i. 5 StaZAW iii (1888), 12f.). 3 wages of work Jeremiah 22:13; Job 7:2. 4 acquisition of treasures Proverbs 21:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance act, deed, do, getting, maker, work From pa'al; an act or work (concretely) -- act, deed, do, getting, maker, work. see HEBREW pa'al Forms and Transliterations בְּ֭פָעֳלָם בְּפָעֳלֶ֑ךָ בְּפֹ֣עַל בפעל בפעלך בפעלם וּפָעָלְךָ֖ וּפָעָלְכֶ֖ם וּפֹ֥עַל וּפֹעֲל֖וֹ ופעל ופעלו ופעלך ופעלכם כְּפָעֳלָ֔הּ כְּפָעֳלָ֖ם כְּפָעֳלָם֮ כְּפָעֳלֽוֹ׃ כפעלה כפעלו׃ כפעלם לְפָעֳל֑וֹ לְפָעֳלָ֑ם לפעלו לפעלם פְּעָלִ֖ים פָּֽעֳל֑וֹ פָּֽעָלְךָ֙ פָּעֳל֔וֹ פָּעֳלֵ֑ךְ פָּעֳלֶ֑ךָ פָּעֳלָ֑ם פָּעֳלֽוֹ׃ פָעֳל֑וֹ פָעֳלִֽי׃ פָעֳלֶ֑ךָ פָעֳלֽוֹ׃ פֹ֙עַל֙ פֹ֣עַל פֹּ֣עַל פֹּ֤עַל פֹּ֥עַל פעל פעלו פעלו׃ פעלי׃ פעלים פעלך פעלם bə·p̄ā·‘o·lām bə·p̄ā·‘o·le·ḵā bə·p̄ō·‘al beFoal befooLecha Befoolom bəp̄ā‘olām bəp̄ā‘oleḵā bəp̄ō‘al Foal fooLecha fooLi fooLo kə·p̄ā·‘o·lāh kə·p̄ā·‘o·lām kə·p̄ā·‘o·lōw kefooLah kefooLam kefooLo kəp̄ā‘olāh kəp̄ā‘olām kəp̄ā‘olōw lə·p̄ā·‘o·lām lə·p̄ā·‘o·lōw lefooLam lefooLo ləp̄ā‘olām ləp̄ā‘olōw pā‘āləḵā pā‘olām pā‘olêḵ pā‘oleḵā p̄ā‘oleḵā p̄ā‘olî pā‘olōw p̄ā‘olōw pā·‘ā·lə·ḵā pā·‘o·lām pā·‘o·le·ḵā p̄ā·‘o·le·ḵā pā·‘o·lêḵ p̄ā·‘o·lî pā·‘o·lōw p̄ā·‘o·lōw paaleCha pə‘ālîm pə·‘ā·lîm peaLim pō‘al p̄ō‘al pō·‘al p̄ō·‘al Poal pooLam pooLech pooLecha pooLo ū·p̄ā·‘ā·lə·ḵā ū·p̄ā·‘ā·lə·ḵem ū·p̄ō·‘ă·lōw ū·p̄ō·‘al ufaaleCha ufaaleChem uFoal ufoaLo ūp̄ā‘āləḵā ūp̄ā‘āləḵem ūp̄ō‘al ūp̄ō‘ălōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:4 HEB: הַצּוּר֙ תָּמִ֣ים פָּעֳל֔וֹ כִּ֥י כָל־ NAS: The Rock! His work is perfect, KJV: [He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: INT: the Rock is perfect his work for for all Deuteronomy 33:11 Ruth 2:12 2 Samuel 23:20 1 Chronicles 11:22 Job 7:2 Job 24:5 Job 34:11 Job 36:9 Job 36:24 Job 37:12 Psalm 9:16 Psalm 28:4 Psalm 44:1 Psalm 64:9 Psalm 77:12 Psalm 90:16 Psalm 92:4 Psalm 95:9 Psalm 104:23 Psalm 111:3 Psalm 143:5 Proverbs 20:11 Proverbs 21:6 Proverbs 21:8 38 Occurrences |