Lexical Summary Piltay: Piltai Original Word: פִלְטַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Piltai For Paltiy; Piltai, an Israelite -- Piltai. see HEBREW Paltiy NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palat Definition an Isr. priest NASB Translation Piltai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִּלְטָ֑י proper name, masculine priest Nehemiah 12:7, Φελητει, etc. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Piltai is understood to carry the idea of “deliverance” or “escape,” reflecting the Hebrew root פלט (palat) often used of Yahweh’s saving intervention. The name itself therefore stands as a quiet testimony to the Lord’s power to rescue His people, a theme woven throughout the Old Testament narrative. Biblical Appearance Nehemiah 12:17 records: “of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;” This single reference places Piltai in the list of priestly heads who served in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, during the governorship of Nehemiah and the spiritual leadership of Ezra. Historical Context 1. Post-Exilic Restoration: Nehemiah 12 catalogs those who took up their ancestral priestly roles when the Temple and its worship were restored. Piltai represents the family of Moadiah (also spelled Maadai), one of the twenty-four priestly divisions originally organized by King David (1 Chronicles 24:18). Priestly Function and Lineage • Division of Moadiah: Though absent from earlier lists like 1 Chronicles 24:7–18, the division is likely a textual variant of “Maaziah” (the twenty-fourth course). Piltai would have supervised Temple duties, including sacrifices, incense, and instruction in the Law (Leviticus 10:11; Malachi 2:7). Theological and Ministry Significance 1. Faithfulness in Obscurity: Scripture records no exploits beyond Nehemiah 12:17, yet the Spirit preserved Piltai’s name. The chronicling of seemingly “minor” servants affirms that every act of obedience is known to God (Hebrews 6:10). Lessons for Today • Known by God: Those who labor quietly in teaching, prayer, and service share in the same divine remembrance enjoyed by Piltai. Forms and Transliterations פִּלְטָֽי׃ פלטי׃ pil·ṭāy pilTai pilṭāyLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 12:17 HEB: לְמִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין לְמוֹעַדְיָ֖ה פִּלְטָֽי׃ NAS: of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai; KJV: of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai; INT: of Miniamin of Moadiah Piltai 1 Occurrence |
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