פּוּטִיאֵל (pu.ti.el)
pu.ti.el
Putiel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Pu-ti-El appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in Exodus 6:25 as the father-in-law of Eleazar, one of Aaron’s sons. The meaning of the name is generally understood as "afflicted of God," combining a root related to distress or suffering with the divine name.
While the text does not elaborate on his personal history, his mention anchors the priestly lineage during the formative wilderness period. By identifying him as the father of Eleazar’s wife, the source highlights the integration of family ties within the emerging leadership structure of Israel. The brevity of the reference underscores how even minor figures are preserved in the genealogical records that trace the continuity of the covenant community.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Pu-ti-El appears only once in Scripture, recorded in Exodus 6:25 as the father-in-law of Eleazar, a son of Aaron. Its meaning, "afflicted of God," offers a quiet reminder that our family histories are woven into God’s larger story, even when we do not know every detail. This single mention anchors the priestly lineage during the wilderness years, showing how ordinary relationships supported the emerging leadership of Israel.
For your faith life, this brief record invites trust in God’s providence. He cares for the connections between families and the continuity of His people. You are part of a long line of believers whose lives, though sometimes hidden from view, contribute to the unfolding of His purposes. Rest in the knowledge that your own relationships and heritage matter deeply to Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Putiel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פּֽוּטִיאֵל֙1×
Key Verses
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Exodus 6:25
Eleazar Aaron’s son took one of the daughters of Putiel as his wife; and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites according to their families.
This verse identifies Putiel as the father-in-law of Eleazar, anchoring the priestly lineage during the wilderness period.