Strong’s H4430

מְלַךְ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

melek

Pronunciation

MEH-lek

Definition

King

Meaning

a king

Usage

The term "melek" is used extensively throughout the Hebrew Bible to denote a king or ruler. It signifies a person who holds supreme authority over a nation or people, often seen as a representative of divine authority on earth. The role of a king in ancient Israel was not only political but also spiritual, as kings were expected to uphold and enforce the laws of God.

Bible references

Ezra 4:8;Ezra 4:11;Ezra 4:12;Ezra 4:13;Ezra 4:13;Ezra 4:14;Ezra 4:14;Ezra 4:15;Ezra 4:16;Ezra 4:17;Ezra 4:19;Ezra 4:20;Ezra 4:22;Ezra 4:23;Ezra 4:24;Ezra 5:6;Ezra 5:7;Ezra 5:8;Ezra 5:11;Ezra 5:12;Ezra 5:13;Ezra 5:13;Ezra 5:14;Ezra 5:17;Ezra 5:17

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