Kelita
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Kelita in the Bible?
KELITA is a Hebrew term denoting a dwarf or a person of short stature, appearing in biblical lists of individuals with physical distinctions.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding KELITA provides context for the social hierarchy and specific roles assigned to individuals with physical differences in ancient Israelite society.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Kelita. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Kelita in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Kelita clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Kelita." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kelita/