Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
to divide
Usage: 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)
Strong's Number
H6385
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's H6385 Quick Answer
Strong's H6385 פָּלַג (palag) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. palag (paw-lag') v. 1. to split (literally or figuratively) [a primitive root] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include divided and divide. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- palag (paw-lag') v. 1. to split (literally or figuratively) [a primitive root]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- divided and divide
Meaning and Definition
palag (paw-lag') v. 1. to split (literally or figuratively) [a primitive root] KJV: divide.
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6385. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H6385 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render palag, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
divide
Psalms 55:9
divided
Genesis 10:25
How Strong's H6385 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H6385 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H6385 in the Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Old Testament.
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.
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.
Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6385.
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.
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.
Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6385, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H6385 FAQ
What does palag (פָּלַג) mean?
Palag (Strong's H6385) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "divide". palag (paw-lag') v. 1. to split (literally or figuratively) [a primitive root]
How many times is palag (פָּלַג) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's H6385 across 4 books.
Where can I study palag (פָּלַג) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6385 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate palag (פָּלַג)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as divided and divide. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.