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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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