פֶּ֫לֶט (pe.let)
pe.let
Pelet
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Pelet, or p̱elēt, carries the meaning "deliverance" in Hebrew. It appears only twice in the Old Testament, both times as a personal name for men within the tribe of Judah during the era of the divided monarchy.
In 1 Chronicles 2:47, Pelet is listed as the son of Caleb and Jahdai, placing him among the descendants of this prominent leader. A different man with the same name appears in 1 Chronicles 12:3, identified as the son of Azmaveth and counted among David’s mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag.
While the word itself is not used as a common noun in these texts, its presence in proper names reflects a theological hope. By naming their children Pelet, families expressed a desire for God’s saving action or rescue, embedding the concept of deliverance into the lineage of Judah.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Pelet carries the simple but powerful meaning of deliverance. In the Old Testament, it appears only twice as a personal name within the tribe of Judah. Families who chose this name for their children were expressing a deep hope that God would bring rescue and safety into their lives.
While we do not see long narratives about these specific individuals, their names remind us that deliverance is part of our heritage. It reflects a trust in God’s saving action, whether in times of war or daily life. This name points to the consistent character of God as one who saves His people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Pelet2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וָ/פֶ֖לֶט2×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 2:47
The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jothan, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
This verse places Pelet within the lineage of Caleb, showing that the hope of deliverance was woven into the family history of a prominent leader.
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I Chronicles 12:3
The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;
Here Pelet is listed among David’s mighty warriors, suggesting that those who fought for God’s king carried a name meaning rescue and protection.