Genesis 10:25
“To Eber were born two sons. The name of the one was Peleg, for in his days the earth was divided. His brother’s name was Joktan.”
What does Genesis 10:25 mean?
Peleg's name literally means "division," and the writer connects it to a time when "the earth was divided." Scholars debate what this division refers to, whether it's the scattering of people and languages (as mentioned in Genesis 11), the actual splitting of continents, or something else entirely. What matters for our purposes is that the text is marking a significant shift in human history, a moment when things changed dramatically. This genealogy is reminding us that even in humanity's ancient past, there were turning points, disruptions, and new chapters, all part of God's unfolding story with people.