Original Word: קְלִיטָא
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Qliyta'
Pronunciation: keh-lee-TAH
Phonetic Spelling: (kel-ee-taw')
Definition: Kelita
Meaning: Kelita

Kelita

From qalat; maiming; Kelita, the name of three Israelites -- Kelita.

see HEBREW qalat

Word Origin
from qalat
Definition
a Levite
NASB Translation
Kelita (3).

קְלִיטָא proper name, masculine Levite, Nehemiah 8:7; Nehemiah 10:11 (ᵐ5^L in both Καλλιτας) Ezra 10:23 (where called also קֵלָיָה, see קוֺלָיָה), Κωλιεν, Α Κωλιτας ᵐ5^L as Nehemiah.

קָלִי(אׅ see קלה. קַלַּי see קלל. קֵלָיָה see קְלִיטָא, above

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָלַט (qalat), meaning "to catch" or "to receive."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Kelita, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: The name Kelita appears in the context of post-exilic Israel, specifically among the Levites who returned from the Babylonian exile. It is used as a personal name for one of the individuals who played a role in the religious reforms and covenant renewal during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Context: Kelita is mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah as one of the Levites who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. In Ezra 10:23, Kelita is listed among the Levites who had taken foreign wives and were required to put them away as part of the covenant renewal process. In Nehemiah 8:7, Kelita is named as one of the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as it was read aloud by Ezra. This indicates his role in the religious education and spiritual revival of the community. Additionally, in Nehemiah 10:10, Kelita is among those who sealed the covenant, affirming his commitment to the renewed covenant with God. His presence in these significant events highlights his importance in the religious leadership and reform efforts during this period of Israel's history.

קְלִיטָ֔א קְלִיטָ֖א קְלִיטָ֣א קליטא keliTa qə·lî·ṭā qəlîṭāInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts