Strong's Lexicon miphlaggah: Division, separation Original Word: מִפְלַגָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַג (palag), meaning "to divide" or "to split." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of division is διαίρεσις (diairessis), Strong's Greek #1244, which also means division or distribution. Usage: The term "miphlaggah" refers to a division or separation, often used in contexts where a physical or ideological split occurs. It can denote a literal division of land or people, or a metaphorical division such as differing opinions or factions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, divisions could occur for various reasons, including tribal allotments, political disagreements, or religious differences. The concept of division was significant in a society that valued unity under the covenant with God. The term reflects the challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining unity amidst external pressures and internal conflicts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palag Definition a division NASB Translation sections (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִפְלַגָּה] noun feminine id.; plural absolute מִפְלַגּוֺת2Chronicles 35:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance division From palag; a classification -- division. see HEBREW palag Forms and Transliterations לְמִפְלַגּ֤וֹת למפלגות lə·mip̄·lag·gō·wṯ lemiflagGot ləmip̄laggōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 35:12 HEB: הָעֹלָ֜ה לְ֠תִתָּם לְמִפְלַגּ֤וֹת לְבֵית־ אָבוֹת֙ NAS: that [they] might give them to the sections of the fathers' KJV: that they might give according to the divisions of the families INT: the burnt give to the sections households of the fathers' 1 Occurrence |
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