פָּלָה
pa.lah
“be distinguished”
Definition
to distinguish (literally or figuratively)
a primitive root;
- to be distinct, marked out, be separated, be distinguished 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be distinct, be separated, be distinguished 1a2) to be wonderful 1b) (Hiphil) to make separate, set apart
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Occurrences
פָּלָה appears 5 times in the Old Testament.
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Key Passages
But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.’Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.
For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”
But the LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that no animal belonging to the Israelites will die.’”
I praise You,for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Marvelous are Your works,and I know this very well.
Show the wonders of Your loving devotion,You who save by Your right handthose who seek refuge from their foes.
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