Lexicon Chatita: Sin, offense, wrongdoing Original Word: חֲטִיטָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hatita From an unused root apparently meaning to dig out; explorer; Chatita, a temple porter -- Hatita. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a Levite NASB Translation Hatita (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲטִיטָא proper name, masculine head of a Levitical family, returned exiles Ezra 2:42 ᵐ5 Ατητα, = Nehemiah 7:45 ᵐ5 Ατειτα; in both A Ατιτα, ᵐ5L Αζιζα. חטל (√of following; Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to dig or to pierce.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the specific role of Chatita as a temple porter. However, related Greek terms might include those referring to temple servants or gatekeepers, such as ὑπηρέτης (hupēretēs • servant, minister) or πυλωρός (pulōros • gatekeeper). Usage: The term is used in the context of temple service, specifically referring to individuals who were responsible for various duties in the temple, including guarding the gates and assisting the Levites. Context: Chatita is mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. The Nethinim, including Chatita, were a group of temple servants assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. They were likely descendants of the Gibeonites, who were assigned to serve the Israelites after deceiving Joshua (Joshua 9:27). The role of the Nethinim was crucial in maintaining the daily operations of the temple, ensuring that the worship and sacrifices were conducted smoothly. Chatita, as a temple porter, would have been responsible for guarding the temple gates, maintaining order, and possibly assisting in the preparation of offerings. The mention of Chatita in the post-exilic lists highlights the continuity of temple service and the restoration of worship practices after the return from exile. Forms and Transliterations חֲטִיטָ֖א חטיטא chatiTa ḥă·ṭî·ṭā ḥăṭîṭāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:42 HEB: עַקּ֔וּב בְּנֵ֥י חֲטִיטָ֖א בְּנֵ֣י שֹׁבָ֑י NAS: the sons of Hatita, the sons KJV: the children of Hatita, the children INT: of Akkub the children of Hatita the children of Shobai Nehemiah 7:45 2 Occurrences |
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