◄ 6415. pelilah ►
Lexicon pelilah: Judgment, decision, arbitration Original Word: פְלִילָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: pliylah Pronunciation: peh-lee-LAH Phonetic Spelling: (pel-ee-law') Definition: Judgment, decision, arbitration Meaning: justice Strong's Exhaustive Concordance judgment Feminine of paliyl; justice -- judgment. see HEBREW paliyl NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from palal Definition office of judge or umpire NASB Translation decision (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּלִילָה noun feminine office of judge or umpire; — ׳עשׂי פ (Qr עֲשׂוּ) Isaiah 16:3 do an umpire's office. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַל (palal), which means to judge or to intercede. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term פְלִילָה (pelilah), the concept of justice is represented in the Greek New Testament by terms such as δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosyne • G1343), meaning righteousness or justice, and κρίσις (krisis • G2920), meaning judgment or decision. These Greek terms capture similar themes of fairness, righteousness, and judicial decision-making as found in the Hebrew concept of "pelilah." Usage: The word "pelilah" is used in the context of legal proceedings and the administration of justice. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of rendering a fair and righteous judgment. Context: • The term פְלִילָה (pelilah) is found in the Hebrew Bible and is associated with the administration of justice. It is used to describe the process of making a legal decision or judgment, often in a formal or judicial setting. The root פָּלַל (palal) from which it is derived, carries the connotation of interceding or mediating, suggesting that justice involves a careful and deliberate process of decision-making. • In the context of the ancient Israelite society, justice was a fundamental aspect of maintaining order and righteousness. The concept of "pelilah" underscores the importance of fair and equitable treatment in legal matters, reflecting the character of God as a just judge. • The term is used in various passages to highlight the role of judges and leaders in ensuring that justice is served. It emphasizes the need for integrity and impartiality in the judicial process, aligning with the broader biblical theme of justice as a divine mandate. Forms and Transliterations פְלִילָ֔ה פלילה feliLah p̄ə·lî·lāh p̄əlîlāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 16:3 HEB: עֵצָה֙ עֲשׂ֣וּ פְלִילָ֔ה שִׁ֧יתִי כַלַּ֛יִל NAS: make a decision; Cast KJV: execute judgment; make INT: advice make judgment Cast night 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 6415 1 Occurrence p̄ə·lî·lāh — 1 Occ.