Strong's Lexicon peladah: Steel Original Word: פְלָדָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be strong or hard. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "peladah," as the concept of steel as a distinct material is not prominently featured in the Greek New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "peladah" refers to a type of metal, specifically steel. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe a material known for its strength and durability. The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Scriptures, indicating its specialized nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, the development and use of metals were crucial for the advancement of societies. Steel, being an alloy of iron, was valued for its hardness and ability to hold a sharp edge, making it ideal for tools and weapons. The mention of steel in the Bible reflects the technological advancements of the time and the importance of metallurgy in ancient cultures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition probably iron, steel NASB Translation steel (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְּלָדָה] noun feminine usually iron, steel (origin dubious; steel in Arabic is  ,  but Vulgar Arabic  ; Syriac  (in Lexicons); loan-word from Persian  according to LagGes. Abh. 75, compare NöZMG xxx(1876), 769, but uncertain, compare Now and references); — plural [absolute!] בְּאֵשׁמְּֿלָדֹת הָרֶכֶב Nahum 2:4 < ׳כָּאֵשׁ מִּלְדֹת וגו We Now, like fire the steel (fittings) of the chariots. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance torch From an unused root meaning to divide; a cleaver, i.e. Iron armature (of a chariot) -- torch. Forms and Transliterations פְּלָד֥וֹת פלדות pə·lā·ḏō·wṯ pelaDot pəlāḏōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nahum 2:3 HEB: מְתֻלָּעִ֔ים בְּאֵשׁ־ פְּלָד֥וֹת הָרֶ֖כֶב בְּי֣וֹם NAS: are [enveloped] in flashing steel When KJV: [shall be] with flaming torches in the day INT: are dressed flashing steel the chariots When 1 Occurrence |
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