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Strong's H6381 פָּלָא (pala)

Pala means “separate” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Strong's Number H6381
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 69
Books 20

Strong's H6381 Quick Answer

Strong's H6381 פָּלָא (pala') is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. pala' (paw-law') v. 1. (properly, literally or figuratively) perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish 2. (by implication) to be great, difficult, wonderful It has 69 linked Bible usages across 20 books. Visible English usage signals include great, wonderful, make, too, and accomplish. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
pala' (paw-law') v. 1. (properly, literally or figuratively) perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish 2. (by implication) to be great, difficult, wonderful
Usage
69 linked usages
Books
20 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
great, wonderful, make, too, and accomplish

Meaning and Definition

pala' (paw-law') v. 1. (properly, literally or figuratively) perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish 2. (by implication) to be great, difficult, wonderful 3. (causatively) to make great, difficult, wonderful [a primitive root] KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly).

Original Word
פָּלָא
Transliteration
pala'
Derivation
Root: פלא
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6381. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)

to wonder

Usage: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous

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How Strong's H6381 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render pala', taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

great Deuteronomy 28:59 11× wonderful 2 Samuel 1:26 11× make Exodus 34:10 too Genesis 18:14 accomplish Leviticus 22:21 accomplished Daniel 11:36 arise Deuteronomy 17:8 separate Numbers 6:2

How Strong's H6381 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 69 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H6381 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H6381 in the Old Testament

69 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Genesis 18:14 KJV

Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Exodus 3:20 KJV

And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.

Exodus 34:10 KJV

And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people I will do marvels, such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation: and all the people among which thou art shall see the work of the LORD: for it is a terrible thing that I will do with thee.

Usage Excerpts

First 69 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6381.

Genesis 18:14 Old Testament, KJV
Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
Exodus 3:20 Old Testament, KJV
And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.
Exodus 34:10 Old Testament, KJV
And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people I will do marvels, such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation: and all the people among which thou art shall see the work of the LORD: for it is a terrible thing that I will do with thee.
Leviticus 22:21 Old Testament, KJV
And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
Leviticus 27:2 Old Testament, KJV
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall make a singular vow, the persons shall be for the LORD by thy estimation.
Numbers 6:2 Old Testament, KJV
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When either man or woman shall separate themselves to vow a vow of a Nazarite, to separate themselves unto the LORD:
Numbers 15:3 Old Testament, KJV
And will make an offering by fire unto the LORD, a burnt offering, or a sacrifice in performing a vow, or in a freewill offering, or in your solemn feasts, to make a sweet savour unto the LORD, of the herd or of the flock:
Numbers 15:8 Old Testament, KJV
And when thou preparest a bullock for a burnt offering, or for a sacrifice in performing a vow, or peace offerings unto the LORD:
Deuteronomy 17:8 Old Testament, KJV
If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within thy gates: then shalt thou arise, and get thee up into the place which the LORD thy God shall choose;
Deuteronomy 28:59 Old Testament, KJV
Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance.
Deuteronomy 30:11 Old Testament, KJV
For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off.
Joshua 3:5 Old Testament, KJV
And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.
Judges 6:13 Old Testament, KJV
And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.
Judges 13:19 Old Testament, KJV
So Manoah took a kid with a meat offering, and offered it upon a rock unto the LORD: and the angel did wonderously; and Manoah and his wife looked on.
2 Samuel 1:26 Old Testament, KJV
I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
2 Samuel 13:2 Old Testament, KJV
And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do anything to her.
1 Chronicles 16:9 Old Testament, KJV
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
1 Chronicles 16:12 Old Testament, KJV
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
1 Chronicles 16:24 Old Testament, KJV
Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
2 Chronicles 2:9 Old Testament, KJV
Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great.
2 Chronicles 26:15 Old Testament, KJV
And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.
Nehemiah 9:17 Old Testament, KJV
And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.
Job 5:9 Old Testament, KJV
Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:
Job 9:10 Old Testament, KJV
Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.
Job 10:16 Old Testament, KJV
For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me.
Job 37:5 Old Testament, KJV
God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
Job 37:14 Old Testament, KJV
Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Job 42:3 Old Testament, KJV
Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Psalms 9:1 Old Testament, KJV
I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
Psalms 26:7 Old Testament, KJV
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Psalms 31:21 Old Testament, KJV
Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
Psalms 40:5 Old Testament, KJV
Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
Psalms 71:17 Old Testament, KJV
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
Psalms 72:18 Old Testament, KJV
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
Psalms 75:1 Old Testament, KJV
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
Psalms 78:4 Old Testament, KJV
We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.
Psalms 78:11 Old Testament, KJV
And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.
Psalms 78:32 Old Testament, KJV
For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.
Psalms 86:10 Old Testament, KJV
For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
Psalms 96:3 Old Testament, KJV
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Psalms 98:1 Old Testament, KJV
O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
Psalms 105:2 Old Testament, KJV
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Psalms 105:5 Old Testament, KJV
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
Psalms 106:7 Old Testament, KJV
Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.
Psalms 106:22 Old Testament, KJV
Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.
Psalms 107:8 Old Testament, KJV
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:15 Old Testament, KJV
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:21 Old Testament, KJV
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:24 Old Testament, KJV
These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
Psalms 107:31 Old Testament, KJV
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 111:4 Old Testament, KJV
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Psalms 118:23 Old Testament, KJV
This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
Psalms 119:18 Old Testament, KJV
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
Psalms 119:27 Old Testament, KJV
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
Psalms 131:1 Old Testament, KJV
Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
Psalms 136:4 Old Testament, KJV
To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 139:14 Old Testament, KJV
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Psalms 145:5 Old Testament, KJV
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
Proverbs 30:18 Old Testament, KJV
There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:
Isaiah 28:29 Old Testament, KJV
This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
Isaiah 29:14 Old Testament, KJV
Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.
Jeremiah 21:2 Old Testament, KJV
Enquire, I pray thee, of the LORD for us; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon maketh war against us; if so be that the LORD will deal with us according to all his wondrous works, that he may go up from us.
Jeremiah 32:17 Old Testament, KJV
Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:
Jeremiah 32:27 Old Testament, KJV
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
Daniel 8:24 Old Testament, KJV
And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
Daniel 11:36 Old Testament, KJV
And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.
Joel 2:26 Old Testament, KJV
And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.
Micah 7:15 Old Testament, KJV
According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things.
Zechariah 8:6 Old Testament, KJV
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6381, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
Exodus 2 usages, Old Testament
Leviticus 2 usages, Old Testament
Numbers 3 usages, Old Testament
Deuteronomy 3 usages, Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Old Testament
Judges 2 usages, Old Testament
2 Samuel 2 usages, Old Testament
1 Chronicles 3 usages, Old Testament
2 Chronicles 2 usages, Old Testament
Nehemiah 1 usage, Old Testament
Job 6 usages, Old Testament
Psalms 30 usages, Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Old Testament
Isaiah 2 usages, Old Testament
Jeremiah 3 usages, Old Testament
Daniel 2 usages, Old Testament
Joel 1 usage, Old Testament
Micah 1 usage, Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Old Testament

Strong's H6381 FAQ

What does pala (פָּלָא) mean?

Pala (Strong's H6381) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "separate". pala' (paw-law') v. 1. (properly, literally or figuratively) perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish 2. (by implication) to be great, difficult, wonderful

How many times is pala (פָּלָא) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 69 linked usages for Strong's H6381 across 20 books.

Where can I study pala (פָּלָא) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6381 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate pala (פָּלָא)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as great, wonderful, make, too, accomplish, and separate. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.