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H6469

פְּעֻלְּתַי

Pᵉʻullᵉthay /peh-ool-leh-thah'-ee/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom פְּעֻלָּה
Meaningxlit Pᵉullʻthay corrected to Pᵉʻullᵉthay; laborious; Peullethai, an Israelite
KJV usagePeulthai.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Pᵉʻullᵉthay — 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 Pᵉʻullᵉthay, represented by H6469, is a proper name meaning laborious. It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the entire Bible. The name is used to identify a specific Israelite, Peulthai.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single appearance of Peulthai H6469 is in a genealogical listing in 1 Chronicles 26:5. He is identified as the eighth son in a list that includes Ammiel the sixth and Issachar the seventh. The verse concludes with the significant statement, "for God blessed him," providing the overriding context for why this family is being detailed.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words from its only context in 1 Chronicles 26:5 provide a fuller picture:

  • H5988 ʻAmmîyʼêl (people of God): This is the name of Peulthai's sixth brother, highlighting the family's identity in relation to God.
  • H3485 Yissâˢkâr (he will bring a reward): This is the name of Peulthai's seventh brother, whose name carries a sense of recompense or blessing.
  • H8066 shᵉmîynîy (eight): This ordinal number is used to specify Peulthai's position as the eighth son in the family line.
  • H1288 bârak (to bless): This root word is central to the passage, as the verse explicitly states that God blessed the family 1 Chronicles 26:5.
  • H430 ʼĕlôhîym (God): The ultimate source of the family's blessing is identified as God.

Theological Significance

While appearing only once, the mention of H6469 carries significance within its context.

  • A Blessed Lineage: Peulthai's primary importance comes from his inclusion in a family that was explicitly and abundantly blessed by God 1 Chronicles 26:5.
  • Meaning in Context: The name Peulthai itself means "laborious." Paired with the divine blessing mentioned in the same verse, it may suggest that the family's labor was recognized and rewarded by God.
  • Positional Identity: He is specifically designated as the eighth H8066 son. This numerical placement within a blessed family line serves to distinguish him within the biblical record.

Summary

In summary, H6469 Pᵉʻullᵉthay is not a common term but a specific personal name meaning "laborious." Its sole mention in scripture places him as the eighth son within a family whose lineage is noteworthy precisely because "God blessed him" 1 Chronicles 26:5. The name contributes to the broader biblical theme of divine favor being poured out upon families.

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.

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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.

H5988 עַמִּיאֵל from עַם and אֵל; people of God; Ammiel, the name of three or four Israelites; Ammiel. H3485 יִשָּׂשכָר (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from נָשָׂא and שָׂכָר; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob; Issachar. H8066 שְׁמִינִי from שְׁמֹנֶה; eight; eight. H1288 בָרַךְ a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); a H430 אֱלֹהִים plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article)

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 1 Chronicles — 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.