The meaning of “פָּלַל”
Understanding pâlal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. - to judge (officially or mentally) - by extension, to...
פָּלַל
intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. - to judge (officially or mentally) - by extension, to intercede, pray 1) to intervene, interpose, pray 1a) (Piel) to mediate, judge 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to intercede 1b2) to pray
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 20:17 | “So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.” Word: פָּלַל (pâlal) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:25 | “If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them.” Word: פָּלַל (pâlal) | |
| 2 Kings 19:15 | “And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord, and said, O Lord God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.” Word: פָּלַל (pâlal) | |
| Ezra 10:1 | “Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore.” Word: פָּלַל (pâlal) | |
| Psalms 72:15 | “And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.” Word: פָּלַל (pâlal) |
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