פָּלָה

pa.lahbe distinguishedHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb7 occurrences2 books7 verses

Definition

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

7 total
  1. Exodus 8:22וְהִפְלֵיתִי֩ · I will give special treatment
    But on that day I will give special treatment to the land of Goshen, where My people live; no swarms of flies will be found there. In this way you will know that I, the LORD, am in the land.
  2. Exodus 9:4וְהִפְלָ֣ה · will make a distinction
    But the LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that no animal belonging to the Israelites will die.’”
  3. Exodus 11:7יַפְלֶ֣ה · makes a distinction
    But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.’ Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.
  4. Exodus 33:16וְנִפְלֵ֙ינוּ֙ · be distinguished
    For how then can 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?”
  5. Psalm 4:3הִפְלָ֣ה · has set apart
    Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
  6. Psalm 17:7הַפְלֵ֣ה · Show the wonders
    Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.
  7. Psalm 139:14נִ֫פְלֵ֥יתִי · and wonderfully made
    I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.