The meaning of “פְּלֹנִי”
Understanding pᵉlônîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
such. - such a one, i.e. a specified person 1) a certain one
פְּלֹנִי
such. - such a one, i.e. a specified person 1) a certain one
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth 4:1 | “Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down.” Word: פְּלֹנִי (pᵉlônîy) | |
| 1 Samuel 21:2 | “And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a business, and hath said unto me, Let no man know any thing of the business whereabout I send thee, and what I have commanded thee: and I have appointed my servants to such and such a place.” Word: פְּלֹנִי (pᵉlônîy) | |
| 2 Kings 6:8 | “Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.” Word: פְּלֹנִי (pᵉlônîy) |