מִפְלָאָה (miph.la.ah)
miph.la.ah
wonder
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew noun miphla’ah denotes a wondrous or extraordinary work. It appears only once in the Old Testament, in Job 37:16, where Elihu describes the heavens as perfect knowledge. The term highlights actions that stand out for their remarkable nature, suggesting something beyond ordinary human experience.
Derived from the root pala’, meaning to be marvelous or distinct, miphla’ah emphasizes the awe-inspiring quality of divine activity. In Job’s context, it underscores the complexity and majesty of God’s creation, inviting reflection on the limits of human understanding when faced with such grandeur.
This single occurrence captures a moment where the natural world reveals its depth, pointing to a Creator whose works transcend simple explanation. The word invites readers to appreciate the intricate beauty of existence without fully grasping its origins.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word miphla’ah appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Job 37:16. Elihu uses it to describe the heavens as a display of perfect knowledge. This rare term points to works that stand out for their remarkable nature, suggesting something beyond ordinary human experience.
When we look at the complexity of creation, we encounter the awe-inspiring quality of divine activity. It invites us to appreciate the beauty of existence without needing to fully grasp its origins. This word reminds us that some things are simply too grand for simple explanation.
In your own life, you may face moments where understanding feels out of reach. The concept of miphla’ah offers comfort in those times. It suggests that not everything needs to be solved immediately. There is peace in trusting the One whose works transcend our limited perspective.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [the] wondrous works of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת1×
Key Verses
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Job 37:16
Do you know the workings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
This verse uniquely applies miphla’ah to the heavens, linking the term directly to God's perfect knowledge and the complexity of creation.