Original Word: פִּלַּי (פִּלַּי)
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: pili or pali
Pronunciation: pee-lee or pah-lee
Phonetic Spelling: (pil-ee')
Definition: Distinction, wonder, marvel
Meaning: remarkable

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלָה (palah), meaning "to be distinct" or "to be separated."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is θαυμαστός (thaumastos), Strong's Greek #2298, which also conveys the idea of something being marvelous or wonderful.

Usage: The Hebrew word "pili" or "pali" is used to denote something that is extraordinary or set apart, often in the context of divine acts or characteristics that inspire awe and wonder. It conveys the idea of something being distinct or unique, often highlighting the miraculous or the wondrous nature of God's works.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of something being "set apart" or "distinct" was significant, especially in relation to the divine. The Israelites understood their God, Yahweh, as being distinct from the gods of surrounding nations, and His acts were often described as wondrous or miraculous. This term would have resonated with the Israelites as they experienced and recounted the mighty works of God throughout their history.

Word Origin
from the same as pele
Definition
wonderful, incomprehensible
NASB Translation
wonderful (2).

[מָּלִיא] see following.

[מִּלְאִי] adjective wonderful, incomprehensible; — masculine פלאי (i.e. מִּלְאִי) Kt, Judges 13:18 (name of ׳מַלְאַךְ י; > Qr מֶּ֫לִי(אׅ); feminine פלאיה דַעַת מִמֶּנִּי (i.e. מִּלְאִיָה) Psalm 139:6 God's knowledge; > Qr מְּלִיאָה.

secret, wonderful

Or paliy {paw-lee'}; from pala'; remarkable -- secret, wonderful.

see HEBREW pala'

פֶֽלִאי׃ פְּלִ֣יאָֽה פלאי׃ פליאה Feli p̄e·li pə·lî·’āh p̄eli pəlî’āh peLiahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts