Strong's Lexicon Qelita: Kelita Original Word: קְלִיטָא Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root קלט (Q-L-T), which can mean "to gather" or "to receive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Kelita in the Septuagint or the New Testament, as it is a specific Hebrew name related to the post-exilic period. Usage: The name "Kelita" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific individual among the Levites. The name itself may imply someone who is gathered or assembled, possibly indicating a role or function within the community of Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the post-exilic period, the Israelites returned from Babylonian captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. During this time, the Levites played a crucial role in re-establishing religious practices and ensuring the proper worship of Yahweh. Kelita is mentioned as one of the Levites who participated in these efforts, highlighting the importance of the Levitical order in maintaining the spiritual life of the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qalat Definition a Levite NASB Translation Kelita (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְלִיטָא proper name, masculine Levite, Nehemiah 8:7; Nehemiah 10:11 (ᵐ5L in both Καλλιτας) Ezra 10:23 (where called also קֵלָיָה, see קוֺלָיָה), Κωλιεν, Α Κωλιτας ᵐ5L as Nehemiah. קָלִי(אׅ see קלה. קַלַּי see קלל. קֵלָיָה see קְלִיטָא, above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kelita From qalat; maiming; Kelita, the name of three Israelites -- Kelita. see HEBREW qalat Forms and Transliterations קְלִיטָ֔א קְלִיטָ֖א קְלִיטָ֣א קליטא keliTa qə·lî·ṭā qəlîṭāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 10:23 HEB: וְקֵֽלָיָה֙ ה֣וּא קְלִיטָ֔א פְּתַֽחְיָ֥ה יְהוּדָ֖ה NAS: Kelaiah (that is, Kelita), Pethahiah, KJV: and Kelaiah, (the same [is] Kelita,) Pethahiah, INT: Kelaiah he Kelita Pethakiah Judah Nehemiah 8:7 Nehemiah 10:10 3 Occurrences |
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