The meaning of “פְּתַחְיָה”
Understanding Pᵉthachyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Pethakiah. - § Pethahiah = "freed by Jehovah" - Pethachjah, the name of four Israelites 1) a priest, in charge of the 19...
פְּתַחְיָה
Pethakiah. - § Pethahiah = "freed by Jehovah" - Pethachjah, the name of four Israelites 1) a priest, in charge of the 19th course, in the time of David 2) a Levite and returning exile who had married a foreign wife; probably the same as 3 3) a Levite who helped lead in the confession of the people in the time of Ezra; probably the same as 2 4) son of Meshezabeel, descendant of Zerah the son of Judah; deputy of the king in all matters concerning the people
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 24:16 | “The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,” Word: פְּתַחְיָה (Pᵉthachyâh) | |
| Ezra 10:23 | “Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same is Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.” Word: פְּתַחְיָה (Pᵉthachyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 9:5 | “Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.” Word: פְּתַחְיָה (Pᵉthachyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 11:24 | “And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.” Word: פְּתַחְיָה (Pᵉthachyâh) |