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H6392

פְּלֻגָּה

pᵉluggâh /pel-oog-gaw'/ Ask about this word
Root(Aramaic) corresponding to פְּלֻגָּה
Meaning(a section)
KJV usagedivision.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of pᵉluggâh — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Aramaic word pᵉluggâh, represented by H6392, means a section or division. It is a very rare term in scripture, appearing only 1 time in 1 unique verse. Its sole use relates to the organization of personnel for sacred duties.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single biblical occurrence of H6392 is in the context of re-establishing temple worship in Jerusalem. The text states that they set the priests in their divisions Ezra 6:18. This action was part of organizing the priests and Levites for the service of God, explicitly following the instructions "as it is written in the book of Moses" Ezra 6:18.

Related Words & Concepts

The context of H6392 is clarified by several related words that define the roles and structure of temple service:

  • H3549 kâhên (priest): This refers to one officiating, a priest. It is the priests who are organized into these divisions Ezra 6:18.
  • H3879 Lêvîy (Levite): Defined as something attached, i.e. a wreath, this term identifies the tribe assisting the priests. They were also organized for service alongside the priests Ezra 6:18.
  • H4255 machlᵉqâh (course): This word, meaning a section (of the Levites), is used in parallel with H6392 to describe the organization of the Levites, highlighting the structured nature of their duties Ezra 6:18.

Theological Significance

The theological significance of H6392 is derived entirely from its specific administrative use.

  • Order in Divine Service: The word is used to establish structure for those performing the "service of God" Ezra 6:18, underscoring the importance of order and prescribed roles in worship.
  • Continuity with Mosaic Law: The organization of the priests into divisions is explicitly linked to the instructions found "in the book of Moses" Ezra 6:18, emphasizing faithfulness to God's established commands.
  • Distinct Sacred Roles: The application of H6392 to the priests, and a parallel term to the Levites, reinforces the specific and separate functions assigned to each group in the operations of the temple.

Summary

In summary, H6392 is a specific Aramaic term for division used exclusively to describe the organization of the priesthood. Its single appearance in scripture Ezra 6:18 is significant, illustrating a commitment to restoring temple worship with structure and order. It demonstrates how an administrative word can reflect the deeper theological principles of faithfulness to God's law and the sanctity of structured, holy service.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

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Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

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Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H3549 כָּהֵן (Aramaic) corresponding to כֹּהֵן; {one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)}; H3879 לֵוִי (Aramaic) corresponding to לִוְיָה; {something attached, i.e. a wreath}; Levite. H4255 מַחְלְקָה (Aramaic) corresponding to מַחֲלֹקֶת; a section (of the Levites); course.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Ezra — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.