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H6408

פִּלְטַי

Pilṭay /pil-tah'-ee/ Ask about this word
Rootfor פַּלְטִי
MeaningPiltai, an Israelite
KJV usagePiltai.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Pilṭay — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Pilṭay, represented by H6408, is the name of an Israelite. The name appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the entire Bible. It is derived from a related term for פַּלְטִי.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single appearance of Pilṭay is in a genealogical record found in the book of Nehemiah. The context is a list of the heads of priestly families during the time of the high priest Joiakim. Pilṭay is specifically named as the representative for the priestly house of Moadiah Nehemiah 12:17. This placement identifies him as a key figure within the leadership structure of the post-exilic priesthood.

Related Words & Concepts

Several other names appear in the same list, providing context for the organized priestly divisions of the time:

  • H29 ʼĂbîyâh (father (i.e. worshipper) of Jah; Abijah): The head of another priestly family listed alongside Moadiah's Nehemiah 12:17.
  • H4153 Môwʻadyâh (assembly of Jah; Moadjah, an Israelite; Moadiah): The head of the priestly house that Pilṭay represented Nehemiah 12:17.
  • H4509 Minyâmîyn (from (the) right hand; Minjamin... Miniamin): The name associated with another priestly family in this record Nehemiah 12:17.
  • H2147 Zikrîy (memorable; Zicri): The individual named as the representative for the house of Abijah, serving in a role parallel to Pilṭay Nehemiah 12:17.

Theological Significance

While the name Pilṭay itself carries limited direct theological weight due to its single mention, its inclusion in scripture has significance:

  • Genealogical Integrity: The meticulous recording of names like Pilṭay highlights the importance of preserving the priestly lineage. This ensured that those serving in the temple were of the correct descent, maintaining the order established by God.
  • Community Structure: The mention of Pilṭay as a representative of a specific priestly house demonstrates the organized and accountable structure of the restored community in Jerusalem. It shows a system where families had designated leaders responsible for their duties.

Summary

In summary, Pilṭay H6408 is the name of an Israelite who served as a leader within the priestly family of Moadiah. His sole appearance in the Bible is in the genealogical list of Nehemiah 12:17. While a minor figure, his inclusion is a testament to the scriptural emphasis on order, lineage, and the faithful administration of the priesthood in the life of Israel.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • פִּלְטָי

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H29 אֲבִיָּה or prolonged אֲבִיָּהוּ ; from אָב and יָהּ; father (i.e. worshipper) of Jah; Abijah, the name of several Israelite men H4153 מוֹעַדְיָה from מוֹעָד and יָהּ; assembly of Jah; Moadjah, an Israelite; Moadiah. Compare מַעֲדְיָה. H4509 מִנְיָמִין from מִן and יָמִין; from (the) right hand; Minjamin, the name of two Israelites; Miniamin. Compare מִיָּמִן. H2147 זִכְרִי from זָכַר; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites; Zichri.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Nehemiah — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.