Hebrew · H6388, G5493

פֶּלֶג

A rill (i.e. small channel of water, as in irrigation) · brook

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פֶּלֶג H6388 a rill (i.e. small channel of water, as in irrigation)

Pronunciation paləḡê-māyim

Artificial water channels carved for irrigation; represents human control and direction of divine abundance.

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χείμαῤῥος G5493 brook

Pronunciation cheímarrhos

A winter-flowing torrent or seasonal stream that swells with rain, not a permanent river.

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What does פֶּלֶג (peleg) mean in the Bible?

פֶּלֶג · χείμαῤῥος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "channel, stream, irrigation canal".

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What does פֶּלֶג · χείμαῤῥος mean in the Bible?

פֶּלֶג · χείμαῤῥος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "channel, stream, irrigation canal".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6388, G5493?

H6388, G5493 is connected to 10 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. channel, stream, irrigation canal

Strong's H6388, G5493

Lexical occurrences 10 verses

Source Gloss

channel, stream, irrigation canal

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