What does פָּלָה (hap̄lē) mean in the Bible?
פָּלָה (hap̄lē): To set apart as distinctive or remarkable; often divine action separating the holy from the common
Hebrew · H6395
פָּלָה
To distinguish (literally or figuratively)
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פָּלָהH6395
Pronunciationhap̄lē
What does פָּלָה (hap̄lē) mean in the Bible?
פָּלָה (hap̄lē): To set apart as distinctive or remarkable; often divine action separating the holy from the common
Full entry for פָּלָה (H6395) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H6395?
The BSB source-word alignment has 7 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and wonderfully made (1), be distinguished (1), has set apart (1), I will give special treatment (1), makes a distinction (1).
Where does פָּלָה (hap̄lē) appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Exodus 8:22. Its strongest book concentrations include Exodus (4), Psalms (3).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itand wonderfully made1×Psalms 139:14
be distinguished1×Exodus 33:16
has set apart1×Psalms 4:3
I will give special treatment1×Exodus 8:22
makes a distinction1×Exodus 11:7
Show the wonders1×Psalms 17:7
will make a distinction1×Exodus 9:4
Show sample aligned rows
Exodus 8:22וְהִפְלֵיתִי֩toI will give special treatmentConjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singularExodus 9:4וְהִפְלָ֣הtowill make a distinctionConjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singularExodus 11:7יַפְלֶ֣הtomakes a distinctionVerb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singularExodus 33:16וְנִפְלֵ֙ינוּ֙tobe distinguishedConjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common pluralPsalms 4:3הִפְלָ֣הtohas set apartVerb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singularPsalms 17:7הַפְלֵ֣הtoShow the wondersVerb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singularPsalms 139:14נִ֫פְלֵ֥יתִיtoand wonderfully madeVerb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowExodus 8:22
Aligned rows7
Books represented2
Exodus4Psalms3
Source forms
הִפְלָ֣ה1xhip̄·lāhPsalms 4:3
הַפְלֵ֣ה1xhap̄·lêhPsalms 17:7
וְהִפְלָ֣ה1xwə·hip̄·lāhExodus 9:4
וְהִפְלֵיתִי֩1xwə·hip̄·lê·ṯîExodus 8:22
וְנִפְלֵ֙ינוּ֙1xwə·nip̄·lē·nūExodus 33:16
יַפְלֶ֣ה1xyap̄·lehExodus 11:7
נִ֫פְלֵ֥יתִי1xnip̄·lê·ṯîPsalms 139:14
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular1xExodus 8:22
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular1xExodus 9:4
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural1xExodus 33:16
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular1xPsalms 17:7
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular1xExodus 11:7
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular1xPsalms 4:3
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular1xPsalms 139:14
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. To set apart as distinctive or remarkable; often divine action separating the holy from the common
Strong'sH6395
Lexical occurrences7 versesWord forms2 forms4 referencesVerse guides0 guides
Study linkPsalm 4:1–3Source Gloss
to distinguish (literally or figuratively)
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
To set apart as distinctive or remarkable; often divine action separating the holy from the common
to distinguish (literally or figuratively) BDB: be separated Usage: put a difference, show marvellous, separate, set apart, sever, make wonderfully.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups2Aligned forms4
Hiphilcausative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action3×
ImperfectExod 11:71×
PerfectPs 4:41×
Sequential imperfectPs 17:71×
Niphalpassive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action1×
PerfectPs 139:141×
Selected Scripture Witnesses
Selected passage-level study witnesses for this word. This section is not the full occurrence list.
Old Testament Witnesses
To set apart, distinguish, or make a miracle of; used of God's election
Show wonders; make wonderful; to set apart as distinct or miraculous
Additional Occurrences
Psalms 4:1-3הִפְלָהhap̄lē
set apart; distinguished
Showing 3 selected witnesses from 7 lexical occurrence verses.
Word Origins
פָּלָה is a primitive root - no further derivation.