Biblica Analytica
H6390 Hebrew

פְּלַגָּה

pe.lag.gah

stream

Lexicon Entry

Definition
stream
Transliteration
pe.lag.gah
Strong's Number
H6390
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Water & Weather

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The biblical Hebrew word פְּלַגָּה (pe.lag.gah) corresponds to Strong's number H6390, and its primary definition is a 'stream'. From a semantic perspective, it falls under the category of 'Water & Weather', suggesting a connection to flowing bodies of water. Although the word appears only once in the Bible, this specific instance gives us insight into its usage. This single occurrence may indicate a specific context where a smaller or narrower body of water is referred to in comparison to a larger or more general water source. The scarcity of occurrences does not necessarily imply a lack of significance, but rather a focus on the specific circumstances in which this word is used. In the context of the single biblical occurrence, the word פְּלַגָּה likely carries a distinct meaning that is nuanced to the circumstances in which it appears. This specificity underscores its importance in accurately conveying the intended meaning within its limited scope.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H6390
Lemma
פְּלַגָּה
Transliteration
pe.lag.gah
Definition
stream
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text