Strong H6385פָּלַג
to divide
- Transliteration
- pâlag
- Pronunciation
- paw-lag'
- Morphology
- Hebrew Verb
Definition
A primitive root; to split (literally or figuratively): - divide.
Detailed definition
1) to divide, split
1a) (Niphal) to be split, be divided
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to split, cleave
1b2) to divide
Aramaic equivalent: pe.lag (פְּלַג "to divide" H6386)
1a) (Niphal) to be split, be divided
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to split, cleave
1b2) to divide
Aramaic equivalent: pe.lag (פְּלַג "to divide" H6386)
In the Bible
Strong H6385 appears in 4 verses of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- divide4
First verses
- Genesis 10:25And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
- 1 Chronicles 1:19And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother’s name was Joktan.
- Job 38:25Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
- Psalms 55:9Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.