H6385: פָּלַג
pâlag · pronounced paw-lag' · “to divide”
Definition
to split (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: divide.
Word origin: a primitive root;
Extended 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)
Brief lexicon based on BDB via STEPBible TBESH (CC BY 4.0).
How H6385 is translated
- it was divided ×2
- does he divide ×1
- divide ×1
Bible verses with H6385 (pâlag)
Pâlag appears in 4 verses.
- Genesis 10:25
And 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 1:19
And 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 38:25
Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
- Psalms 55:9
Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.