Genesis 10:25
“And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg,.... Bochart (k) thinks, that either Peleg, or one of his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 10:21-32
- XXXIII. Shem 21. אבר 'eber, “‘Eber, yonder side; verb: pass, cross.” 22. עילם 'eylām, “‘Elam.” עוּל ‛ûl, “suckle.”…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Peleg - From פלג palag, to divide, because in his days, which is supposed to be about one hundred years after the flood,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 10:21-32
Two things especially are observable in this account of the posterity of Shem: -
I. The description of Shem, Gen 10:21.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Peleg R.V. marg. That is, Division. His descendants are not recorded. In Gen 11:18-23 (P) Peleg is the father of Reu,…
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