Strong's H6381 · Hebrew
פָּלָא
pâlâʼ · /paw-law'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
69 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 verses
And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.
Exodus 34:10And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people I will do marvels, such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation: and all the people among which thou art shall see the work of the LORD: for it is a terrible thing that I will do with thee.
Leviticus2 verses
And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein. sheep: or, goats
Leviticus 27:2Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall make a singular vow, the persons shall be for the LORD by thy estimation.
Numbers3 verses
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the LORD: to separate: or, to make themselves Nazarites
Numbers 15:3And will make an offering by fire unto the LORD, a burnt offering, or a sacrifice in performing a vow, or in a freewill offering, or in your solemn feasts, to make a sweet savour unto the LORD, of the herd, or of the flock: performing: Heb. separating
Numbers 15:8And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt offering, or for a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace offerings unto the LORD:
Deuteronomy3 verses
If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within thy gates: then shalt thou arise, and get thee up into the place which the LORD thy God shall choose;
Deuteronomy 28:59Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance.
Deuteronomy 30:11For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off.
Joshua1 verse
Judges2 verses
And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.
Judges 13:19So Manoah took a kid with a meat offering, and offered it upon a rock unto the LORD: and the angel did wondrously; and Manoah and his wife looked on.
2 Samuel2 verses
I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
2 Samuel 13:2And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her. Amnon thought: Heb. it was marvellous, or, hidden in the eyes of Amnon
1 Chronicles3 verses
2 Chronicles2 verses
Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great. wonderful: Heb. great and wonderful
2 Chronicles 26:15And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong. spread: Heb. went forth
Job6 verses
Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: unsearchable: Heb. there is no search without: Heb. till there be no number
Job 9:10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.
Job 10:16For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me.
Job 37:5God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
Job 37:14Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Job 42:3Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Psalms30 verses
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 26:7That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Psalms 31:21Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. strong: or, fenced
Psalms 40:5Many, 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 71:17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
Psalms 72:18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
Psalms 75:1To 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 78:4We 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 78:11And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.
Psalms 78:32For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.
Psalms 86:10For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
Psalms 96:3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Psalms 98:1A 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 105:2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Psalms 105:5Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
Psalms 106:7Our 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 106:22Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.
Psalms 107:8Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:15Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:21Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:24These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
Psalms 107:31Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 111:4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Psalms 118:23This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. the LORD's: Heb. from the LORD
Psalms 119:18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Open: Heb. Reveal
Psalms 119:27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
Psalms 131:1A 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 136:4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 139:14I 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 145:5I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. works: Heb. things, or, words
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
Isaiah 29:14Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. proceed: Heb. add
Jeremiah3 verses
Enquire, I pray thee, of the LORD for us; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon maketh war against us; if so be that the LORD will deal with us according to all his wondrous works, that he may go up from us.
Jeremiah 32:17Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: too: or, hid from thee
Jeremiah 32:27Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
Daniel2 verses
And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. holy: Heb. people of the holy ones
Daniel 11:36And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.
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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;