פָּלַל
To judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede , pray
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What does פָּלַל (pālal) mean in the Bible?
פָּלַל (pālal) is a Hebrew word meaning "to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede , pray". to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray BDB: intervene Usage: intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication.
Meaning
Mental discernment and official judgment merge into intercession—appealing to a higher authority through deliberate reasoning.
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray BDB: intervene Usage: intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 24×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 2×
Biblical Occurrences
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Biblical Witnesses
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