Lexicon Palti: Palti Original Word: פַלְטִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Paltite Patronymically from Paltiy; a Paltite or descendant of Palti -- Paltite. see HEBREW Paltiy NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palat Definition "escape," a descriptive title for one of David's men NASB Translation Paltite (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַט (palat), meaning "to escape" or "to deliver."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew term פַלְטִי (Paltite), as it is a specific proper noun related to a particular individual and clan within the Hebrew Bible. Greek translations and texts typically transliterate proper nouns rather than providing equivalent Greek terms. Usage: The term "Paltite" is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible to denote a person from the family or region associated with Palt. Context: The term "Paltite" appears in the context of the genealogies and lists of warriors in the Old Testament. Specifically, it is used to identify Helez, one of David's mighty warriors. In 2 Samuel 23:26, Helez is referred to as "Helez the Paltite," indicating his origin or family lineage. The Paltites were likely a clan or group within the tribe of Ephraim, as Helez is also identified as an Ephraimite in 1 Chronicles 27:10. The mention of the Paltite in these passages highlights the diverse backgrounds and tribal affiliations of those who served in King David's elite military forces. The Paltites, though not extensively detailed in the biblical narrative, are part of the broader tapestry of Israel's tribal and familial structures during the monarchy period. Forms and Transliterations הַפַּלְטִ֔י הפלטי hap·pal·ṭî happalTi happalṭîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:26 HEB: חֶ֚לֶץ הַפַּלְטִ֔י עִירָ֥א בֶן־ NAS: Helez the Paltite, Ira the son KJV: Helez the Paltite, Ira the son INT: Helez the Paltite Ira the son 1 Occurrence |