פֶּ֫לֶא
pe.le
“wonder”
Definition
a miracle
from H6381 (פָּלָא);
- wonder, marvel 1a) wonder (extraordinary, hard to understand thing) 1b) wonder (of God's acts of judgment and redemption)
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word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
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Occurrences
פֶּ֫לֶא appears 7 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?”
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD?Who is like You—majestic in holiness,revered with praises,performing wonders?
O LORD, You are my God!I will exalt You;I will praise Your name.For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.
Therefore I will again confound these peoplewith wonder upon wonder.The wisdom of the wise will vanish,and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”
Her uncleanness stains her skirts;she did not consider her end.Her downfall was astounding;there was no one to comfort her.Look, O LORD, on my affliction,for the enemy has triumphed!
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