Strong's Lexicon Pilcha: Cleaving, division Original Word: פִלְחָא Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַח (palach), which means "to cleave" or "to split." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of division or separation is διχοτομέω (dichotomeo), Strong's Greek #1371, which means "to cut in two" or "to divide." Usage: The term "Pilcha" is used to denote the act of cleaving or splitting. It can refer to physical division or metaphorically to division among people or groups. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often carries the connotation of separation or distinction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of division or separation was significant both in physical and social contexts. The act of cleaving could refer to the splitting of wood or other materials, a common task in daily life. Metaphorically, it could also refer to divisions among tribes, families, or nations, which were frequent in the historical narratives of Israel. Understanding the cultural importance of unity and division helps in grasping the broader implications of this term in biblical texts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palach Definition a postexilic Isr. NASB Translation Pilha (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּלְחָא (Baer מִּלְחָה) proper name, masculine post-exilic name Nehemiah 10:25; Φαδαεις, ᵐ5L Φαλλαει. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pilcha From pelach; slicing; Pilcha, an Israelite -- Pilcha. see HEBREW pelach Forms and Transliterations פִּלְחָ֖א פלחא pil·ḥā pilCha pilḥāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 10:24 HEB: הַלּוֹחֵ֥שׁ פִּלְחָ֖א שׁוֹבֵֽק׃ NAS: Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek, KJV: Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek, INT: Hallohesh Pilha Shobek |
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