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H6468 · Hebrew · Old Testament
פְּעֻלָּה
Peullah
Noun, feminine
Work / Deed / Reward

Definition

A Hebrew noun derived from paal (H6466), to do or work, meaning a work, deed, or the wages/reward for work. Used both for human labor and divine acts, and for the recompense that work brings.

Usage & Theological Significance

Peullah captures the biblical conviction that both human work and divine action have value and consequence. When applied to God's deeds, it celebrates His mighty acts of creation, redemption, and judgment — all described as the "work" of His hands. When applied to humans, it affirms the dignity of labor and the justice of wages. Isaiah 40:10 declares that when the LORD comes, "his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him" — the divine peullah is both the work He has done and the reward He bestows. The New Testament echoes this: "God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him" (Hebrews 6:10).

Key Bible Verses

Isaiah 40:10 See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward (peullah) is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.
Isaiah 65:7 I will measure into their laps the full payment for their former deeds (peullah).
Psalm 17:4 Though people tried to bribe me, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
Proverbs 11:18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages (peullah), but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Hebrews 6:10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people.

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