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פָּלַג H6385
H6385 is the Hebrew word פָּלַג, transliterated pâlag and said paw-lag'. The King James Version most often renders it divided.
What it means
to split (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: divide.
Verses using פָּלַג
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 10:25 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
Psalm 55:9 · KJV
Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6385 mean?
H6385 is the Hebrew word פָּלַג (pâlag), meaning to split (literally or figuratively).
How is H6385 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it divided (3 times), divide (1 time).
How many times does H6385 appear in the Bible?
פָּלַג (pâlag) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6385 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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