H6385

פלג

פלג

palag

Verb · A primitive root

A primitive root; to split (literally or figuratively):—divide.

Outline

to divide, split

(Niphal) to be split, be divided
(Piel)

to split, cleave
to divide

Usages

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.

Breakdown

Peleg means division, because when he was born is when the Most High really began to divide the nations.

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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.

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Job 38:25

Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;

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Psalms 55:9

Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

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