Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6381

Strong's H6381 · Hebrew

פָּלָא

pâlâʼ · /paw-law'/

Number
H6381
Language
Hebrew
Original word
פָּלָא
Transliteration
pâlâʼ
Pronunciation
paw-law'
KJV occurrences
69 verses

Definition

properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful

KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פָּלָא across 69 verses.

works17×
wonders9×
marvellous8×
wonderful7×
things6×
hard5×
wondrous3×
marvellously2×
performing2×
wondrously2×
work2×
accomplish1×
hidden1×
high1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

69 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Exodus2 verses
Leviticus2 verses
Numbers3 verses
Deuteronomy3 verses
Joshua1 verse
Judges2 verses
2 Samuel2 verses
1 Chronicles3 verses
2 Chronicles2 verses
Nehemiah1 verse
Job6 verses
Psalms30 verses
Psalms 9:1

To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

Psalms 26:7

That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

Psalms 31:21

Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. strong: or, fenced

Psalms 40:5

Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. they cannot: or, none can order them unto thee

Psalms 71:17

O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Psalms 72:18

Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

Psalms 75:1

To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. Altaschith: or, Destroy not of: or, for

Psalms 78:4

We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.

Psalms 78:11

And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.

Psalms 78:32

For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.

Psalms 86:10

For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.

Psalms 96:3

Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

Psalms 98:1

A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

Psalms 105:2

Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

Psalms 105:5

Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

Psalms 106:7

Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.

Psalms 106:22

Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.

Psalms 107:8

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 107:15

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 107:21

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 107:24

These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

Psalms 107:31

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 111:4

He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

Psalms 118:23

This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. the LORD's: Heb. from the LORD

Psalms 119:18

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Open: Heb. Reveal

Psalms 119:27

Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

Psalms 131:1

A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. exercise: Heb. walk high: Heb. wonderful

Psalms 136:4

To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 139:14

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. right: Heb. greatly

Psalms 145:5

I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. works: Heb. things, or, words

Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
Jeremiah3 verses
Daniel2 verses
Joel1 verse
Micah1 verse
Zechariah1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6381 (pâlâʼ) mean?

properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful

How many times does H6381 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6381 (פָּלָא) appears in 69 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “works.”

How is pâlâʼ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6381 is rendered as “works” (17×), “wonders” (9×), “marvellous” (8×), “wonderful” (7×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word פָּלָא come from?

a primitive root;