The meaning of “פֶּלֶא”
Understanding peleʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
marvellous thing, wonder(-ful, -fully). - a miracle 1) wonder, marvel 1a) wonder (extraordinary, hard to understand thin...
פֶּלֶא
marvellous thing, wonder(-ful, -fully). - a miracle 1) wonder, marvel 1a) wonder (extraordinary, hard to understand thing) 1b) wonder (of God's acts of judgment and redemption)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 15:11 | “Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” Word: פֶּלֶא (peleʼ) | |
| Psalms 88:10 | “Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.” Word: פֶּלֶא (peleʼ) | |
| Isaiah 25:1 | “O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” Word: פֶּלֶא (peleʼ) | |
| Lamentations 1:9 | “Her filthiness is in her skirts; she remembereth not her last end; therefore she came down wonderfully: she had no comforter. O Lord, behold my affliction: for the enemy hath magnified himself.” Word: פֶּלֶא (peleʼ) | |
| Daniel 12:6 | “And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?” Word: פֶּלֶא (peleʼ) |
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