Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| נֵס | nes | masculine |
| מוֹפֵת | mofét | masculine |
| פֶּלֶא | péle | masculine |
All three Hebrew terms refer to wonderful events attributed to supernatural powers, but they emphasize different aspects of the event. נֵס is generally used for a miracle involving divine intervention, while מוֹפֵת describes a miracle that serves as a sign of truth and פֶּלֶא focuses on the awe and extraordinary nature of a marvel.
Which one should you use?
נֵס is the most common term for a miracle and is frequently used in religious contexts. מוֹפֵת specifically refers to a miracle that acts as a 'sign' or a wonder to prove a divine power or truth. פֶּלֶא emphasizes the sense of awe and the extraordinary nature of the event, often being translated as 'marvel' or 'wonder'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of נֵס is נִסִּים. The plural form of מוֹפֵת is מוֹפְתִּים. The plural form of פֶּלֶא is פְּלָאִים.
How do you pronounce it?
nes
Did you know?
- The word נֵס shares its root with the Hebrew word for 'banner' or 'standard'. In ancient contexts, raising a 'banner' was a signal of victory, linking the idea of a miracle to a divine triumph.
- The word פֶּלֶא can be used as an adjective to describe someone who is a 'prodigy' or exceptionally gifted in a particular field.
- In modern Israeli slang, the word נֵס is often used sarcastically to describe something that finally happened after a long wait, such as a bus arriving on time.
Examples in context
- ההתאוששות שלו הייתה פלאHis recovery was a miracle.
- זה היה נֵס אמיתי.ze haya nes amiti.It was a real miracle.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miracle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
