Strong's H6418 · Hebrew
פֶּלֶךְ
pelek · /peh'-lek/
Definition
a circuit (i.e. district); also a spindle (as whirled); hence, a crutch
KJV: (di-) staff, participle
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to be round;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פֶּלֶךְ across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Nehemiah7 verses
And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 3:12And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.
Nehemiah 3:14But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Bethhaccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
Nehemiah 3:15But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
Nehemiah 3:16After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.
Nehemiah 3:17After him repaired the Levites, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.
Nehemiah 3:18After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6418 (pelek) mean?
a circuit (i.e. district); also a spindle (as whirled); hence, a crutch
How many times does H6418 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6418 (פֶּלֶךְ) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “part.”
How is pelek translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6418 is rendered as “part” (8×), “distaff” (1×), “staff” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word פֶּלֶךְ come from?
from an unused root meaning to be round;