Strong's Lexicon Peleth: Peleth Original Word: פֶלֶת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to flee or escape. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Peleth, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of rebellion and opposition to God’s appointed leaders can be seen in various Greek terms related to disobedience and rebellion. Usage: Peleth is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific individual. In the context of the Scriptures, Peleth is identified as the father of On, one of the men who joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses and Aaron. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Peleth appears in the context of the wilderness period during the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. This was a time marked by significant challenges and rebellions against the leadership of Moses. The rebellion led by Korah, in which Peleth's son On participated, was a significant event that highlighted the tensions and struggles for authority among the Israelites. The rebellion was ultimately quelled by divine intervention, underscoring the importance of obedience and respect for God-appointed leadership. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Peleth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶּ֫לֶת proper name, masculine 1. Reubenite Numbers 16:1, Φαλεθ[κ]; read probably מַּלּוּא (q. v.) so Gf Dr and others 2 Judahite 1 Chronicles 2:33: Θαλεθ, Φαλεθ[ατ]. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Peleth From an unused root meaning to flee; swiftness; Peleth, the name of two Israelites -- Peleth. Forms and Transliterations פֶּ֖לֶת פֶּ֣לֶת פלת pe·leṯ Pelet peleṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 16:1 HEB: וְא֥וֹן בֶּן־ פֶּ֖לֶת בְּנֵ֥י רְאוּבֵֽן׃ NAS: the son of Peleth, sons KJV: the son of Peleth, sons INT: and On the son of Peleth sons of Reuben 1 Chronicles 2:33 2 Occurrences |
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