Strong's Lexicon miph'al: Work, deed, action, operation Original Word: מִפְעָל Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּעַל (pa'al), meaning "to do" or "to make." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2041 (ἔργον, ergon): Often translated as "work" or "deed," similar in meaning to "miph'al" in the context of actions or accomplishments. - G4160 (ποιέω, poieo): Meaning "to make" or "to do," reflecting the action-oriented aspect of "miph'al." Usage: The term "miph'al" refers to a work or deed, often highlighting the result of an action or the product of labor. It is used to describe both human endeavors and divine acts, emphasizing the tangible outcomes of effort or intention. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of work was integral to daily life, encompassing both physical labor and spiritual acts. The Israelites viewed work as a reflection of God's creative power, as seen in the creation narrative. The term "miph'al" would have been understood in the context of both individual and communal efforts, as well as the divine works of God in history. Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִפְעָל] noun [masculine] work, thing made (by ׳י); — plural suffix מִפְעָלָיו Proverbs 8:22. [מִפְעָלָה] noun [feminine] deed (of ׳י); — plural construct ׳מִפְעֲלוֺת י Psalm 46:9, אֱלֹהִים ׳מ Psalm 66:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a performanceOr (feminine) miph.alah {mif-aw-law'}; from pa'al; a performance -- work. see HEBREW pa'al Forms and Transliterations מִפְעֲל֣וֹת מִפְעָלָ֣יו מפעלות מפעליו mifaLav mifaLot mip̄‘ālāw mip̄‘ălōwṯ mip̄·‘ā·lāw mip̄·‘ă·lō·wṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 46:8 HEB: לְֽכוּ־ חֲ֭זוּ מִפְעֲל֣וֹת יְהוָ֑ה אֲשֶׁר־ NAS: behold the works of the LORD, KJV: behold the works of the LORD, INT: Come behold the works of the LORD Who Psalm 66:5 Proverbs 8:22 3 Occurrences |
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