Hebrew · H3808, H430, H6623 · unreviewed

הֲלוֹא לֵאלֹהִים פִּתְרֹנִים

Not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles · gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative · interpretation (of a dream)

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לֹא H3808 not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles
אֱלֹהִים H430 gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative
Pronunciation ʾĕlōhiym
Plural form persistently denotes the singular God of Israel; signals transcendent power and authority in every application.
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פִּתְרוֹן H6623 interpretation (of a dream)
Pronunciation pitĕrwōn
Specialized term for decoding hidden divine messages in dreams; requires supernatural wisdom to unveil God's intent
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What does הֲלוֹא לֵאלֹהִים פִּתְרֹנִים (halo le-Elohim pitronim) mean in the Bible?

לֹא · אֱלֹהִים · פִּתְרוֹן is a Hebrew word meaning "Do not interpretations belong to God?". Do not interpretations belong to God?

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Meaning

Do not interpretations belong to God?
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