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Peleg
Peleg in the Bible — son of Eber, in his days the earth was divided (GEN 10:25). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “division”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Biography
The son of Eber, Peleg's name means 'division' because 'in his days the earth was divided,' likely referring to the division of languages and scattering of peoples at the Tower of Babel. He lived 239 years and was an ancestor of Abraham.
Significance
Peleg's lifetime marks the crucial moment when humanity was divided by language and scattered across the earth, ending the unified rebellion at Babel.
Key Events
Birth; earth divided in his days(Genesis 10:25)
Became father of Reu(Genesis 11:18)
Death(Genesis 11:19)
Names & Labels (1)
Pelegproper name
- Hebrew
- פֶּ֗לֶג
- Transliteration
- peleg
- Meaning
- to cut open, divide
- Greek
- Φαλεκ
- Reference
- GEN 10:25
- Strong's
- H6389
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Peleg in the Bible?
Peleg is described in the Bible as son of Eber, in his days the earth was divided (GEN 10:25).
What does the name Peleg mean?
The name Peleg means “division” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.