Strong’s H4427
מָלַךְ
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
malak
Pronunciation
mah-lak
Definition
To reign, to be king, to rule
Meaning
to reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel
Usage
The Hebrew verb "malak" primarily means "to reign" or "to be king." It is used to describe the act of ruling or exercising dominion, often in the context of a monarch or leader assuming authority over a kingdom or people. The term can also imply the establishment of a king's rule or the act of becoming king.
Bible references
Genesis 36:31;Genesis 36:31;Genesis 36:32;Genesis 36:33;Genesis 36:34;Genesis 36:35;Genesis 36:36;Genesis 36:37;Genesis 36:38;Genesis 36:39;Genesis 37:8;Genesis 37:8;Exodus 15:18;Joshua 13:10;Joshua 13:12;Joshua 13:21;Judges 4:2;Judges 9:6;Judges 9:8;Judges 9:10;Judges 9:12;Judges 9:14;Judges 9:16;Judges 9:18;1 Samuel 8:7