Φάλεκ (Phalek)
Phalek
Peleg
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Phalek, appearing in Luke 3:35, is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew Peleg. It identifies one of the ancestors in the genealogy tracing Jesus’ lineage back to Abraham and ultimately to Adam. The sources indicate the name carries the meaning "division."
This etymology connects directly to the narrative context in Genesis 10:25, where Peleg is noted as the generation during which the earth was divided. While the text does not specify whether this division refers to a geographical separation of peoples or a linguistic fragmentation, the name itself serves as a permanent marker of that historical moment within the biblical record.
As an indeclinable proper noun in the Greek New Testament, Phalek functions simply to preserve the identity of this patriarch. Its presence in Luke’s genealogy underscores the continuity of Israel’s history, linking the post-flood era with the coming of Christ through a direct line of descent.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Phalek appears in Luke’s genealogy as a link between the ancient patriarchs and Jesus Christ. Transliterated from the Hebrew Peleg, it means "division." This brief reference points back to Genesis, where this ancestor lived during a time when the earth was divided, whether by language or geography. It is a quiet reminder that God’s plan unfolds through real people in history.
Seeing Phalek in the list helps us appreciate the long line of faithfulness that leads to the Gospel. Each name represents a life lived under God’s providence, connecting the post-flood world to the coming of the Savior. This continuity shows that Jesus is not an isolated figure but the culmination of a story that began with Adam and passed through generations like Peleg.
For your faith, this genealogy offers comfort. It reveals that God keeps His promises across centuries. The same God who guided Phalek’s family guides you today. You are part of this ongoing narrative, connected to the hope found in Christ.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Peleg1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Φάλεκ1×
Key Verses
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Luke 3:35
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
This verse places Peleg in the lineage, showing how the name Phalek preserves the historical link between the patriarchs and Jesus.