Strong's Lexicon Pildash: Pildash Original Word: פִלְדָּשׁ Word Origin: Derived from an uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning "flame" or "firebrand." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Pildash, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew genealogical records. Usage: Pildash is a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to identify one of the sons of Nahor, Abraham's brother. The name itself does not carry a specific meaning in the biblical text, but it is part of the genealogical records that establish the lineage and family connections of the patriarchs. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and familial relationships. Pildash, as a descendant of Nahor, is part of the broader narrative that traces the ancestry of the Israelite people. Nahor's family, including Pildash, is mentioned in the context of the patriarchal stories that form the foundation of Israel's history and identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a relative of Abraham NASB Translation Pildash (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּלְדָּשׁ proper name, masculine Nahorite Genesis 22:22, Φαλδας. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pildash Of uncertain derivation; Pildash, a relative of Abraham -- Pildash. Forms and Transliterations פִּלְדָּ֖שׁ פלדש pil·dāš pildāš pilDashLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 22:22 HEB: חֲז֔וֹ וְאֶת־ פִּלְדָּ֖שׁ וְאֶת־ יִדְלָ֑ף NAS: and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph KJV: and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, INT: and Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel 1 Occurrence |