Strong's Lexicon palil: Judge, arbiter Original Word: פָלִיל Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַל (palal), which means "to judge" or "to intercede." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of judging or arbitration is κριτής (kritēs), Strong's Greek #2923, which also means "judge." Usage: The term "palil" refers to a judge or an arbiter, someone who makes decisions or judgments. It is used in contexts where discernment and the ability to render a fair decision are required. The word emphasizes the role of a person who is entrusted with the responsibility of making just decisions, often in a legal or communal setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, judges played a crucial role in maintaining justice and order within the community. They were often seen as leaders who were divinely appointed to interpret the law and ensure that the community adhered to God's commandments. The role of a judge was not only legal but also spiritual, as they were expected to seek God's guidance in their decisions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palal Definition a judge NASB Translation judge (1), judges (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָּלִיל] noun masculine judge; plural מְּלִילִים Deuteronomy 32:31 our enemies being judges, umpires; ׳עָוֺן פ Job 31:11, read ׳עֲוֺן פ according to Di Siegf, compare De; < עָוֺן מְּלִילִי as Job 31:28, so Bu Du; בִּפְלִלִים Exodus 21:22, read perhaps בַּנְּפָלִים for the abortion BuZAW xi (1891), 107, compare also Di-Ry. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance judge From palal; a magistrate -- judge. see HEBREW palal Forms and Transliterations בִּפְלִלִֽים׃ בפללים׃ פְּלִילִֽים׃ פלילים׃ bifliLim bip̄·li·lîm bip̄lilîm pə·lî·lîm peliLim pəlîlîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 21:22 HEB: הָֽאִשָּׁ֔ה וְנָתַ֖ן בִּפְלִלִֽים׃ NAS: of him, and he shall pay as the judges [decide]. KJV: upon him; and he shall pay as the judges [determine]. INT: as the woman's shall pay as the judges Deuteronomy 32:31 Job 31:11 3 Occurrences |
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