Strong’s H4431

מְלַךְ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mlak

Pronunciation

MEH-lek

Definition

King

Meaning

advice

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

Daniel 4:27