Pelaiah Summary
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Pelaiah, a Levite who helped explain the Law to the people and signed Nehemiah's covenant.
explained the law to the people (NEH 8:7)
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Pelaiah
the Lord's secret or miracle
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Pelaiah
· Also called · H6411 · NEH 8:7 y-h-v-h is spectacular
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פְּלָיָה
pəlayah · H6411 · NEH 8:7 y-h-v-h is spectacular
- he פְּלָאיָה · H6411A
- el [none] · NEH 8:7
- bg Фелаия
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Pelaiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Pelaiah was a Levite who played a role in the religious reforms of Ezra and Nehemiah. In Neh 8:7, he is listed among the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as Ezra read it. They explained the meaning of the readings, suggesting that Pelaiah had knowledge and teaching skills. Later, in Neh 10:10, Pelaiah is among the Levites who signed the covenant Nehemiah established. This covenant committed the people to follow God's Law and support the temple. Pelaiah's involvement in both teaching and signing the covenant indicates he was an active participant in the spiritual renewal of the post-exilic community.
Pelaiah 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Levite who expounded the law (Neh. 8:7).
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