פָּלָא
pa.la (H6381)
to wonder
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The Hebrew word "פָּלָא" (pa.la), Strong's number H6381, means "to wonder." This verb conveys a sense of surprise, astonishment, or incredulity, often in response to something remarkable or unexpected. The word "פָּלָא" is used 71 times in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its significant role in expressing various emotions and attitudes. It can describe a range of reactions, from simple curiosity to utter amazement. The word's occurrence in different contexts suggests that it is a versatile expression that can be used in various situations, including personal experiences, observations, and interactions with others. The frequency and range of usage of "פָּלָא" highlight its importance in Hebrew emotional and affective language. The word offers a window into the emotional lives of the people who spoke and wrote the language, revealing their capacity for wonder, awe, and surprise.
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Is anything too hard for Yahweh? At the set time I will return to you, when the season comes round, and Sarah will have a son.”
I will reach out my hand and strike Egypt with all my wonders which I will do among them, and after that he will let you go.
He said, “Behold, I make a covenant: before all your people I will do marvels, such as have not been worked in all the earth, nor in any nation; and all the people among whom you are shall see the work of Yahweh; for it is an awesome thing that I do with you.
Whoever offers a sacrifice of peace offerings to Yahweh to accomplish a vow, or for a free will offering of the herd or of the flock, it shall be perfect to be accepted. It shall have no defect.
“Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, ‘When a man consecrates a person to Yahweh in a vow, according to your valuation,
“Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them: ‘When either man or woman shall make a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to Yahweh,
and will make an offering by fire to Yahweh—a burnt offering, or a sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or as a free will offering, or in your set feasts, to make a pleasant aroma to Yahweh, of the herd, or of the flock—
When you prepare a bull for a burnt offering or for a sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or for peace offerings to Yahweh,
If there arises a matter too hard for you in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within your gates, then you shall arise, and go up to the place which Yahweh your God chooses.
then Yahweh will make your plagues and the plagues of your offspring fearful, even great plagues, and of long duration, and severe sicknesses, and of long duration.
For this commandment which I command you today is not too hard for you or too distant.
Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves; for tomorrow Yahweh will do wonders among you.”
Gideon said to him, “Oh, my lord, if Yahweh is with us, why then has all this happened to us? Where are all his wondrous works which our fathers told us of, saying, ‘Didn’t Yahweh bring us up from Egypt?’ But now Yahweh has cast us off, and delivered us into the hand of Midian.”
So Manoah took the young goat with the meal offering, and offered it on the rock to Yahweh. Then the angel did an amazing thing as Manoah and his wife watched.
I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. You have been very pleasant to me. Your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
Amnon was so troubled that he became sick because of his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and it seemed hard to Amnon to do anything to her.
Sing to him. Sing praises to him. Tell of all his marvelous works.
Remember his marvelous works that he has done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,
Declare his glory among the nations, and his marvelous works among all the peoples.
even to prepare me timber in abundance; for the house which I am about to build will be great and wonderful.
In Jerusalem, he made devices, invented by skillful men, to be on the towers and on the battlements, with which to shoot arrows and great stones. His name spread far abroad, because he was marvelously helped until he was strong.
and refused to obey. They weren’t mindful of your wonders that you did among them, but hardened their neck, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But you are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and didn’t forsake them.
who does great things that can’t be fathomed, marvelous things without number;
He does great things past finding out; yes, marvelous things without number.
“Listen to this, Job. Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ therefore I have uttered that which I didn’t understand, things too wonderful for me, which I didn’t know.
I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.
that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard and tell of all your wondrous deeds.
Praise be to Yahweh, for he has shown me his marvelous loving kindness in a strong city.
Many, Yahweh, my God, are the wonderful works which you have done, and your thoughts which are toward us. They can’t be declared back to you. If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be counted.
God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.
Praise be to Yahweh God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.
We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of Yahweh, his strength, and his wondrous deeds that he has done.
They forgot his doings, his wondrous deeds that he had shown them.
For all this they still sinned, and didn’t believe in his wondrous works.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
Sing to Yahweh a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Remember his marvelous works that he has done: his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,
Our fathers didn’t understand your wonders in Egypt. They didn’t remember the multitude of your loving kindnesses, but were rebellious at the sea, even at the Red Sea.
wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome things by the Red Sea.
Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!
Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!
Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!
These see Yahweh’s deeds, and his wonders in the deep.
Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds for the children of men!
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