Pâlag — H6385

Definition

verb

to split (literally or figuratively)

1. to divide, split
1. (Niphal) to be split, be divided
2. (Piel)
1. to split, cleave
2. to divide

Usually translated as

divide

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• diamerízō (G1266)

Occurrences

Pâlag occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1), 1 Chronicles (1), Job (1), Psalms (1)

• Genesis 10:25 — And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided (נִפְלְגָ֣ה); 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 (נִפְלְגָ֣ה): and his brother’s name was Joktan.
• Job 38:25 — Who hath divided (פִלַּ֣ג) a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
• Psalms 55:9 — Destroy, O Lord, and divide (פַּלַּ֣ג) their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.