Original Word: פְלוֹנִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Plowniy
Pronunciation: peh-lo-NEE
Phonetic Spelling: (pel-o-nee')
Definition: So-and-so, a certain one, someone
Meaning: a Pelonite

Pelonite

Patronymically from an unused name (from palah) meaning separate; a Pelonite or inhabitant of an unknown Palon -- Pelonite.

see HEBREW palah

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
descriptive title of two of David's men
NASB Translation
Pelonite (3).

II. מְּלֹנִי, מְּלוֺנִי adjective, of a people erroneous: with article הַמְּלוֺנִי 1 Chronicles 11:27; 1 Chronicles 27:10 read הַמַּלְטִי as 2 Samuel 23:26 (see בֵּית מָּ֑לֶט); הַמְּלֹנִי 1 Chronicles 11:36 read הַנִּלֹנִי as 2 Samuel 23:34. — I.מְּלֹנִי see פלה.

פלס, פלשׂ (√ of following;? be even, balance).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root פָּלָה (palah), meaning "to distinguish" or "to separate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew term פְלוֹנִי (Peloni) as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context.

Usage: The term "Pelonite" is used in the context of identifying certain individuals in the genealogical and military records of Israel. It appears in the context of David's mighty warriors.

Context: • The term "Pelonite" is used in the Old Testament to refer to certain individuals who were part of King David's elite group of warriors. Specifically, the term is associated with two of David's mighty men:
• Helez the Pelonite: Helez is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:27 and 1 Chronicles 27:10 as one of David's mighty warriors. He is identified as a member of the tribe of Ephraim and served as a leader of one of the divisions of the army.
• Ahijah the Pelonite: Ahijah is listed in 1 Chronicles 11:36 as another of David's mighty men. The specific details about his background or tribal affiliation are not provided, but his inclusion in the list of mighty warriors indicates his valor and significance in David's military campaigns.
• The designation "Pelonite" may suggest a connection to a particular family or clan within the broader tribal structure of Israel, though the exact origin or meaning of the term remains somewhat obscure. It is possible that "Pelonite" refers to a geographical location or a distinguished family line within the tribe of Ephraim or another tribe.
• The use of the term in the genealogical and military records underscores the importance of family and tribal affiliations in the organization and leadership of ancient Israelite society, particularly in the context of military service and royal administration.

הַפְּלֹנִֽי׃ הַפְּלוֹנִ֖י הַפְּלוֹנִֽי׃ הפלוני הפלוני׃ הפלני׃ hap·pə·lō·nî hap·pə·lō·w·nî happeloNi happəlōnî happəlōwnîInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts