Strong's Lexicon Peloni: So-and-so, a certain one, someone Original Word: פְלוֹנִי Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to distinguish or specify. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Peloni" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of anonymity or unspecified identity is expressed differently in Greek texts. Usage: The term "Peloni" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to an unspecified or unnamed person. It functions similarly to the English "so-and-so" or "a certain person," often used when the identity of the person is either unknown or deliberately left anonymous. This term is used to maintain a level of discretion or to focus on the action or situation rather than the individual involved. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names held significant meaning and were often used to convey identity, lineage, and character. The use of "Peloni" reflects a cultural practice of discretion or anonymity, which could be employed for various reasons, such as protecting someone's identity or emphasizing the universality of a situation. This practice is seen in other ancient Near Eastern cultures as well. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition descriptive title of two of David's men NASB Translation Pelonite (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מְּלֹנִי, מְּלוֺנִי adjective, of a people erroneous: with article הַמְּלוֺנִי 1 Chronicles 11:27; 1 Chronicles 27:10 read הַמַּלְטִי as 2 Samuel 23:26 (see בֵּית מָּ֑לֶט); הַמְּלֹנִי 1 Chronicles 11:36 read הַנִּלֹנִי as 2 Samuel 23:34. — I.מְּלֹנִי see פלה. פלס, פלשׂ (√ of following;? be even, balance). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pelonite Patronymically from an unused name (from palah) meaning separate; a Pelonite or inhabitant of an unknown Palon -- Pelonite. see HEBREW palah Forms and Transliterations הַפְּלֹנִֽי׃ הַפְּלוֹנִ֖י הַפְּלוֹנִֽי׃ הפלוני הפלוני׃ הפלני׃ hap·pə·lō·nî hap·pə·lō·w·nî happeloNi happəlōnî happəlōwnîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:27 HEB: הַהֲרוֹרִ֔י חֶ֖לֶץ הַפְּלוֹנִֽי׃ ס NAS: the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, KJV: the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, INT: the Harorite Helez the Pelonite 1 Chronicles 11:36 1 Chronicles 27:10 3 Occurrences |
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