פַּלֵּט (pal.let)
pal.let
deliverance
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun pallet signifies a decisive act of deliverance or escape from danger. It appears only once in the Old Testament, within Psalm 107:20, where it describes God’s power to rescue people from their distress. The word captures the moment of being pulled out of a threatening situation into safety.
Its root relates to breaking loose or setting free, emphasizing the physical and spiritual relief that follows liberation. In this single biblical instance, it highlights how divine intervention transforms peril into peace, offering a clear picture of God as protector who intervenes when help is needed most.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word pallet appears only once in Scripture, found in Psalm 107:20. It describes a decisive act of rescue where God sends His word to heal and save those in deep distress. This single occurrence reminds us that deliverance is not always a slow process but can be an immediate intervention when we are trapped by fear or hardship.
When life feels overwhelming, this verse offers comfort. It shows that God actively reaches into our chaos to pull us out. We do not have to navigate danger alone. His power breaks chains and restores peace, turning moments of peril into experiences of safety.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- deliverance; [surely]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פַלֵּ֑ט1×