מִפְלַגָּה (miph.lag.gah)
miph.lag.gah
division
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun miphlagah denotes a division or portion, specifically referring to an organized group assigned to a particular duty. In the biblical text, it appears only once, in 2 Chronicles 35:12, where it describes the arrangement of priests and Levites for temple service.
This single occurrence highlights the word’s administrative nuance. The verse details how the families were separated into their respective groups to perform their assigned roles during the Passover celebration. The term emphasizes order and structure within the worship community, ensuring that every task was handled by those designated for it.
Its root relates to splitting or dividing, which in this context does not imply conflict but rather functional organization. By using miphlagah, the chronicler underscores the meticulous preparation and reverence involved in restoring proper worship practices after a period of neglect.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word miphlagah describes a specific division or portion within an organized group. In its only biblical appearance, it refers to how priests and Levites were arranged for temple service during King Josiah’s Passover celebration. This term highlights that worship in Scripture often involves careful structure and designated roles, ensuring every task is handled by those prepared for it.
For your faith life, this reminds us that God values order and preparation. Whether serving in a local church or managing daily responsibilities, we can find peace in knowing that our distinct roles contribute to a larger, harmonious whole. It encourages us to approach our duties with reverence, trusting that our specific part matters in God’s plan.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to/ [the] divisions1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/מִפְלַגּ֤וֹת1×
Key Verses
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II Chronicles 35:12
They removed the burnt offerings, that they might give them according to the divisions of the fathers’ houses of the children of the people, to offer to Yahweh, as it is written in the book of Moses. They did the same with the cattle.
This verse uses miphlagah to specify how the burnt offerings were distributed according to family divisions, showing the practical application of organized worship service.