Lexicon Pelethi: Pelethites Original Word: פְלֵתִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pelethites From the same form as Peleth; a courier (collectively) or official messenger -- Pelethites. see HEBREW Peleth NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Peleth Definition some of David's soldiers NASB Translation Pelethites (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּלֵתִי adjective, of a people from unknown proper name; only with article as collective noun with הַכְּרֵתִי (q. v.) of David's guard 2 Samuel 8:18; 2 Samuel 15:18; 2 Samuel 20:7,23; 1 Kings 1:38,44; 1 Chronicles 18:17. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּלַט (palat), meaning "to escape" or "to deliver."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Pelethi" in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a specific term related to the Hebrew context of David's reign. However, the concept of couriers or messengers can be related to Greek terms such as ἄγγελος (angelos, Strong's Greek 32), meaning "messenger" or "angel," which conveys a similar function of delivering messages or serving in an official capacity. Usage: The word "Pelethi" is used in the context of describing a specific group of individuals who served as couriers or messengers, often in a military or royal setting. It is typically used in conjunction with "Cherethites," another group of elite troops or guards. Context: The term "Pelethi" appears in the Hebrew Bible as part of the designation for a group of elite troops or royal guards, often mentioned alongside the "Cherethites." These groups are frequently associated with King David's reign, serving as his personal bodyguards or as a special military unit. The "Pelethi" are mentioned in several passages, highlighting their role in the royal court and their loyalty to the king. Forms and Transliterations הַפְּלֵתִ֑י הַפְּלֵתִֽי׃ הפלתי הפלתי׃ וְהַפְּלֵתִ֑י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֔י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֖י והפלתי hap·pə·lê·ṯî happeleTi happəlêṯî vehappeleTi wə·hap·pə·lê·ṯî wəhappəlêṯîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 8:18 HEB: יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע וְהַכְּרֵתִ֖י וְהַפְּלֵתִ֑י וּבְנֵ֥י דָוִ֖ד NAS: was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's KJV: [was over] both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's INT: of Jehoiada the Cherethites and the Pelethites sons and David's 2 Samuel 15:18 2 Samuel 20:7 2 Samuel 20:23 1 Kings 1:38 1 Kings 1:44 1 Chronicles 18:17 7 Occurrences |
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