פֶּ֔לֶג
𐤐𐤋𐤂
Peleg
Peleg
Peleg: a personal name, primarily referring to a descendant of Shem listed in the genealogies of Genesis (specifically, son of Eber). The name itself is related to the idea of 'division' or 'split,' reflecting a notable event during his lifetime. Semantic range includes both the proper name Peleg and the association with dividing or splitting, derived from the root word but primarily used as a name.
Genesis 11:17 · Word #6
Lexicon H6389
| Lemma | פֶּלֶג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤋𐤂 |
| Transliteration | Peleg |
| Strong's | H6389 |
| Definition | Peleg: a personal name, primarily referring to a descendant of Shem listed in the genealogies of Genesis (specifically, son of Eber). The name itself is related to the idea of 'division' or 'split,' reflecting a notable event during his lifetime. Semantic range includes both the proper name Peleg and the association with dividing or splitting, derived from the root word but primarily used as a name. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Peleg |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6389-03
Peleg
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name); no pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper name derived directly from the root פלג (to divide, split). As a personal name, it is best rendered as "Peleg," preserving its identity while retaining its etymological connection to division. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Peleg
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Peleg |
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