Original Word: פָלָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: palah
Pronunciation: pah-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (paw-law')
Definition: to distinguish
Meaning: To distinguish, separate, set apart, make a distinction, show a difference

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1740 (ἐνδεικνύω • endeiknymi): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of showing, demonstrating, or proving something. While not a direct translation of פָלָה, it shares the concept of making something evident or distinct, particularly in the context of demonstrating God's power or character.

The concept of פָלָה (palah) underscores the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and His ability to set apart His people and His works, highlighting His unique relationship with them and His power to perform extraordinary acts.

Usage: The verb פָלָה (palah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the act of distinguishing or setting apart something or someone. It often implies a divine action where God makes a distinction between His people and others, or between holy and common.

Context: • The root פָלָה (palah) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often highlighting the concept of divine distinction or separation. It is used to describe God's actions in making a clear difference between His people and others, as seen in the plagues of Egypt where God distinguishes between the Israelites and the Egyptians (Exodus 8:22, 9:4).
• In Exodus 33:16, Moses uses the term to express the unique identity and favor of the Israelites as God's chosen people: "How else will it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?"
• The term also appears in the context of miraculous signs and wonders, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of God's works that set them apart from ordinary events (Exodus 11:7).
• In the Psalms, the word is used to describe the wondrous works of God, which are distinct and marvelous (Psalm 4:3).

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be separated or distinct
NASB Translation
distinguished (1), make a distinction (1), makes a distinction (1), set apart (2), wonderfully (1), wondrously show (1).

[מָּלָה] verb Niph`al be separated, distinct ("" form of פלא q. v.; compare Arabic , separate from sucking, wean; Ethiopic separate, distinguish); —

1 Perfect1plural consecutive וְנִפְלִינוּ Exodus 33:16 and we shall be distinct, with מִן person

21singular נִפְלֵיתִי Psalm 139:14 I am wonderful (namely in bodily stature etc.); < Vrss Hupfeld Now Bae We תָ- thou [׳י] art wonderful (פלא 3).

Hiph`il Perfect3masculine singular הִפְלָה Psalm 4:4, ׳וְה consecutive Exodus 9:4; 1singular וְהִפְלֵיתִי consecutive Exodus 8:18; Imperfect3masculine singular יַפְלֶה Exodus 11:7; Imperative masculine singular הַפְלֵה Psalm 17:7; — of ׳י, make separate, with accusative Exodus 8:18 (by treating differently); set apart Psalm 4:4, but perhaps read חֶסֶד לִי (for Mt חָסִיד לוֺ), hath made wonderful (his) kindness to me (Dy Gr Che We Du [Bae 'perhaps']), so Psalm 17:7 (compare Psalm 31:22); distinguish between, בֵּין thing, Exodus 9:4, בֵּין person Exodus 11:7.

separate, set apart, sever

A primitive root; to distinguish (literally or figuratively) -- put a difference, show marvellous, separate, set apart, sever, make wonderfully.

הִפְלָ֣ה הַפְלֵ֣ה הפלה וְהִפְלֵיתִי֩ וְהִפְלָ֣ה וְנִפְלֵ֙ינוּ֙ והפלה והפליתי ונפלינו יַפְלֶ֣ה יפלה נִ֫פְלֵ֥יתִי נפליתי hafLeh hap̄·lêh hap̄lêh hifLah hip̄·lāh hip̄lāh nifLeiti nip̄·lê·ṯî nip̄lêṯî vehifLah vehifleiTi venifLeinu wə·hip̄·lāh wə·hip̄·lê·ṯî wə·nip̄·lê·nū wəhip̄lāh wəhip̄lêṯî wənip̄lênū yafLeh yap̄·leh yap̄lehInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts