The meaning of “פִּילֶגֶשׁ”
Understanding pîylegesh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or פִּלֶגֶשׁ pilegesh (peeleh'-ghesh); of uncertain derivation concubine, paramour. - a concubine - also (masculine) a p...
פִּילֶגֶשׁ
or פִּלֶגֶשׁ pilegesh (peeleh'-ghesh); of uncertain derivation concubine, paramour. - a concubine - also (masculine) a paramour 1) concubine, paramour 1a) concubine 1b) paramour
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 35:22 | “And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father’s concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:” Word: פִּילֶגֶשׁ (pîylegesh) | |
| Judges 19:25 | “But the men would not hearken to him: so the man took his concubine, and brought her forth unto them; and they knew her, and abused her all the night until the morning: and when the day began to spring, they let her go.” Word: פִּילֶגֶשׁ (pîylegesh) | |
| 2 Samuel 16:22 | “So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom went in unto his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.” Word: פִּילֶגֶשׁ (pîylegesh) | |
| 1 Kings 11:3 | “And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.” Word: פִּילֶגֶשׁ (pîylegesh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:48 | “Maachah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah.” Word: פִּילֶגֶשׁ (pîylegesh) |
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