Lexicon miphlas: Level, Terrace Original Word: מִפְלָשׂ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance balancing From an unused root meaning to balance; a poising -- balancing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as peles Definition a swaying, poising NASB Translation layers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִפְלָשׂ] noun [masculine] swaying, poising; — מִפְלְשֵׂיעָֿב Job 37:16; Bu (plausibly) מִפְרְשֵׂי, as Job 36:29. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַשׂ (palas), which means to roll or to weigh.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1253 (διαλογισμός, dialogismos): This Greek term is often translated as "reasoning" or "thought," and it carries the idea of deliberation or consideration, similar to the concept of weighing or balancing thoughts and intentions. While not a direct translation, the thematic connection lies in the process of careful evaluation and judgment, akin to the Hebrew מִפְלָשׂ. Usage: The word מִפְלָשׂ is used in the context of balancing or weighing, particularly in a metaphorical or figurative sense. It is not frequently found in the Hebrew Bible, indicating a specialized or less common usage. Context: • מִפְלָשׂ (miplas) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible with the connotation of balancing or poising. The root פָּלַשׂ (palas) suggests an action of weighing or measuring, which can be understood both in literal and metaphorical terms. In biblical literature, the concept of weighing is often associated with justice, fairness, and discernment, reflecting the importance of balance in moral and ethical decisions. The term may be used to describe the act of evaluating or considering something carefully, ensuring that all factors are weighed appropriately. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of justice and righteousness, where actions and intentions are measured against divine standards. Forms and Transliterations מִפְלְשֵׂי־ מפלשי־ miflesei mip̄·lə·śê- mip̄ləśê-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 37:16 HEB: הֲ֭תֵדַע עַל־ מִפְלְשֵׂי־ עָ֑ב מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת NAS: about the layers of the thick clouds, KJV: Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, INT: know about the layers of the thick the wonders 1 Occurrence |
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