Φάλεκ
Phálek
G5317 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper noun referring to the Israelite ancestor named Peleg, listed among the descendants of Shem in biblical genealogies. Primarily used as a personal name designating this figure, with no semantic value in Greek beyond its function as a transliteration of a Hebrew name. In Greek contexts, it designates Peleg as an ancestral figure in genealogical lists.
Semantic Range
the personal name Peleg, ancestor listed in biblical genealogies, no broader sense beyond this specific referent
Root / Etymology
Transliteration of the Hebrew פֶּלֶג (Peleg), meaning 'division' or 'split,' referencing an event during Peleg’s lifetime (see Genesis 10:25). The Greek spelling Φάλεκ is a direct phonetic rendering of the Hebrew name into the Greek alphabet.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The name Peleg first appears in Genesis 10:25 (Hebrew Bible), where it is associated with the statement 'for in his days the earth was divided.' In the Greek Septuagint, the name appears as Φαλέγ (Phaleg), while the Byzantine text tradition standardizes it as Φάλεκ. In the New Testament, it is listed in the genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3:35). Standard English Bible translations render the name as 'Peleg.' The Greek form has no independent meaning apart from referring to the biblical figure and does not denote geographic, ethnic, or religious identity. The semantic range in Greek is restricted to use as a personal name in genealogical or historical lists. The meaning of 'division' in Hebrew is not carried over in the Greek usage; Greek readers would likely not have derived additional semantic content from this proper noun.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (פֶּלֶג); Phalek (i.e. Peleg), a patriarch:--Phalec.
Root Family
Φάλεκ (Phalek) — personal name, designate an ancestor
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5317-01 |
Φάλεκ | phalek | N GEN M SG |
Peleg | of Peleg | Phalek | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5317-01 |
Luke 3:35 | Φάλεκ | phalek | N GEN M SG |
Peleg | of Peleg | Phalek |