תְפִלָּ֔ה
𐤕𐤐𐤋𐤄
tᵉphillâh
prayer
Act of addressing or petitioning a deity, usually YHWH, in speech (spoken or silent), encompassing requests (supplication), expressions of praise, thanksgiving, or lament, and sometimes broader communication seeking divine favor or guidance. The term primarily signifies the act of prayer, but its scope includes structured or set prayers as well as spontaneous petition.
Isaiah 37:4 · Word #24
Lexicon H8605
| Lemma | תְּפִלָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤐𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tᵉphillâh |
| Strong's | H8605 |
| Definition | Act of addressing or petitioning a deity, usually YHWH, in speech (spoken or silent), encompassing requests (supplication), expressions of praise, thanksgiving, or lament, and sometimes broader communication seeking divine favor or guidance. The term primarily signifies the act of prayer, but its scope includes structured or set prayers as well as spontaneous petition. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | prayer |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8605-06
interceding prayer
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from פלל, "to intervene/intercede," and denotes the act or result of such intercession directed toward a deity. "Interceding prayer" preserves the root’s sense of intervention while reflecting the feminine singular noun form. |
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