Lexicon Chattil: Snare, net Original Word: חַטִּיל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hattil From an unused root apparently meaning to wave; fluctuating; Chattil, one of "Solomon's servants" -- Hattil. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Hattil (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַטִּיל proper name, masculine head of a family of 'the children of Solomon's servants' Ezra 2:57 ᵐ5 Αττεια, A Αττιλ = Nehemiah 7:59 ᵐ5 Εγηλ, A Εττηλ, ᵐ5L Αττιλ in both. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to dig.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the name Chattil, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. However, genealogical and historical records in the Greek scriptures often serve a similar purpose of establishing lineage and heritage, akin to the role of names like Chattil in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The name Chattil appears in the context of post-exilic Israel, specifically in the book of Nehemiah. Context: • Chattil is a figure mentioned in the book of Nehemiah, specifically in Nehemiah 11:5. He is identified as one of the descendants of Judah who resided in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile. The context of his mention is within a genealogical record that lists the heads of families and their contributions to the restoration and repopulation of Jerusalem. The name Chattil itself is not accompanied by additional narrative or descriptive details, but its inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the post-exilic community. The returnees were tasked with rebuilding the city and re-establishing the religious and social order, and individuals like Chattil played a role in this significant period of Israel's history. Forms and Transliterations חַטִּ֗יל חטיל chatTil ḥaṭ·ṭîl ḥaṭṭîlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:57 HEB: שְׁפַטְיָ֣ה בְנֵֽי־ חַטִּ֗יל בְּנֵ֛י פֹּכֶ֥רֶת NAS: the sons of Hattil, the sons KJV: the children of Hattil, the children INT: of Shephatiah the sons of Hattil the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim Nehemiah 7:59 2 Occurrences |