Lexicon Sela Hammachleqoth: Rock of Divisions Original Word: סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sela-hammalekoth From cela' and the plural of machaloqeth with the article interposed; rock of the divisions; Sela- ham-Machlekoth, a place in Palestine -- Sela-hammalekoth. see HEBREW cela' see HEBREW machaloqeth NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee sela and machaloqeth. Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מַחְלְקוֺת noun feminine plural smoothness, ׳סֶלַע הַמּ 1 Samuel 23:28 rock of smoothness, i.e. slippery rock, perhaps original meaning of this proper name, see further I. מחלקוֺת below I. חלק. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words סֶלַע (sela), meaning "rock" or "cliff," and מַחְלְקוֹת (machlekoth), meaning "divisions" or "disputes."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for this specific Hebrew proper noun, as it refers to a unique location and event within the Hebrew Scriptures. However, related concepts of "rock" or "division" might be explored through Greek words such as πέτρα (petra, Strong's Greek 4073) for "rock" and διαίρεσις (diairesis, Strong's Greek 1244) for "division." Usage: This proper noun is used in the context of a specific location mentioned in the Old Testament, associated with a significant event involving King David. Context: Sela-ham-Machlekoth is a geographical location referenced in the narrative of David's flight from King Saul. It is mentioned in 1 Samuel 23:28, where it is described as the place where Saul ceased his pursuit of David to confront the Philistines. The name "Rock of Divisions" likely reflects the division or separation that occurred at this site, as Saul was forced to abandon his chase due to the pressing threat of the Philistine invasion. This event underscores the providential protection over David, as the urgent military situation diverted Saul's attention, allowing David to escape. The exact location of Sela-ham-Machlekoth is not definitively known, but it is believed to be in the wilderness region of Judah, characterized by rocky terrain and cliffs. Forms and Transliterations הַֽמַּחְלְקֽוֹת׃ המחלקות׃ ham·maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ HammachleKot hammaḥləqōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 23:28 HEB: הַה֔וּא סֶ֖לַע הַֽמַּחְלְקֽוֹת׃ KJV: that place Selahammahlekoth. INT: place he Selahammahlekoth 1 Occurrence |
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