פִּלְדָּשׁ (pil.dash)

pil.dash

Pildash

H6394 · Hebrew · Old Testament · 1 verses

N:N-M-P

Language: Biblical Hebrew
Testament: Old Testament
Occurrences: 1 verses
Root: —
Part of speech: N:N-M-P

Word Overview

The name Pildash appears only once in Scripture, listed among the sons of Nahor and Milcah in Genesis 22:22. This genealogical record places him as a half-brother to Bethuel, the father of Rebekah, connecting him directly to the family line that would become central to the patriarchal narrative.

Its meaning is traditionally understood as "flame of fire," a translation derived from the Hebrew roots for fire and light. While the name itself carries this vivid imagery, the text offers no further detail about Pildash’s character or actions; he remains a silent figure in a list of descendants that highlights the breadth of Abraham’s extended family.

Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).

What This Word Means for Your Faith

Genesis 22:22 lists Pildash among the sons of Nahor, placing him as a half-brother to Bethuel, the father of Rebekah. This brief genealogical note reveals that Abraham’s family extended far beyond the immediate line of Isaac and Jacob. It shows that God’s promises were already branching out into numerous households, even those not directly named in the main narrative.

While Pildash himself remains a silent figure in Scripture, his inclusion reminds us that God’s plan encompasses many lives and generations. We often focus on the central characters, but every name in these lists represents a person known to God. His presence in the record invites us to trust that God is working out His purposes through the entire community of believers, not just the few we see most clearly.

How it's translated

How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.

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Forms in the text

The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.

פִּלְדָּ֖שׁ1×

Key Verses

Genesis 22:22
Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”

This verse places Pildash in the family line of Nahor, establishing his connection to Rebekah and showing the breadth of Abraham's extended kin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Pildash in the Bible?

Pildash is a minor figure mentioned only in Genesis 22:22. He is listed as one of the sons of Nahor and his wife Milcah, making him a half-brother to Bethuel, who was the father of Rebekah.

What does the name Pildash mean?

The name is traditionally understood to mean 'flame of fire' or 'fire of God.' This meaning is derived from Hebrew roots associated with fire and light, though the text itself does not explain the significance of the name.

Why is Pildash included in Scripture if he has no story?

His inclusion highlights the extensive nature of Abraham’s family tree. Genealogies in Genesis often serve to show how God’s promises spread through many descendants, connecting various branches of the patriarchal narrative.

Every Occurrence (1 verses across 1 books)

Genesis 1 verse

Genesis 22:22

Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”