Original Word: פְלַג
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: plag
Pronunciation: peh-lag
Phonetic Spelling: (pel-ag')
Definition: Stream, channel, division
Meaning: to split

divided

(Aramaic) corresponding to palag -- divided.

see HEBREW palag

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to palag
Definition
to divide
NASB Translation
divided (1).

Word Origin: Aramaic; a root word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1244 (διαμερίζω, diamerizō): To divide, distribute, or separate. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of dividing or distributing, often in the context of dividing spoils or separating people.
• G2255 (ἡμιθαλής, hemithalēs): Half-dead, used metaphorically to describe a state of being partially alive or divided in vitality. While not a direct translation of פְלַג, it shares the concept of division or partiality.

These Greek entries reflect similar themes of division and separation, aligning with the Aramaic concept of פְלַג as seen in the Old Testament.

Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of dividing or splitting, often in a metaphorical sense. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the book of Daniel.

Context: The Aramaic verb פְלַג (pelag) is primarily found in the book of Daniel, which contains significant portions written in Aramaic. The term conveys the action of splitting or dividing, often used in a figurative sense to describe the division of kingdoms or territories. In Daniel 2:41, the word is used to describe the divided nature of the kingdom represented by the feet and toes of the statue in Nebuchadnezzar's dream: "And just as you saw the feet and toes were partly of baked clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom." This division is symbolic of the inherent instability and fragmentation within the kingdom. The use of פְלַג in this context underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and the transient nature of earthly powers, as interpreted through Daniel's prophetic vision.

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