Psaltiel
TextsWhat is the meaning of Psaltiel in the Bible?
The Syriac Peshitta and the margin of the Revised Version in 2 Esdras 5:16 present 'Psaltiel' as a variant reading for 'Phaltiel'.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant aids readers in understanding the transmission history of the Apocrypha and the specific manuscript traditions underlying different English Bible translations.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Psaltiel functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Psaltiel in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Psaltiel clarify?
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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
"Psaltiel." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/psaltiel/