The meaning of “פְּעֻלָּה”
Understanding pᵉʻullâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine passive participle of פָּעַל labour, reward, wages, work. - (abstractly) work 1) work, recompense, reward 1a) w...
פְּעֻלָּה
feminine passive participle of פָּעַל labour, reward, wages, work. - (abstractly) work 1) work, recompense, reward 1a) work 1b) wages
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 19:13 | “Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.” Word: פְּעֻלָּה (pᵉʻullâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 15:7 | “Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.” Word: פְּעֻלָּה (pᵉʻullâh) | |
| Psalms 28:5 | “Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.” Word: פְּעֻלָּה (pᵉʻullâh) | |
| Proverbs 11:18 | “The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.” Word: פְּעֻלָּה (pᵉʻullâh) | |
| Isaiah 61:8 | “For I the Lord love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.” Word: פְּעֻלָּה (pᵉʻullâh) |
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