Strong’s H4438

מַלְכוּת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

malkuwth

Pronunciation

mal-KOOTH

Definition

Kingdom, reign, sovereignty, dominion

Meaning

a rule, a dominion

Usage

The term "malkuth" primarily refers to the concept of a kingdom or reign. It encompasses the idea of royal authority, dominion, and the sphere of a king's rule. In the Hebrew Bible, "malkuth" is often used to describe both earthly kingdoms and the divine kingdom of God. It signifies not only the physical territory ruled by a king but also the authority and governance exercised by the king.

Bible references

Numbers 24:7;1 Samuel 20:31;1 Chronicles 11:10;1 Chronicles 12:24;1 Chronicles 14:2;1 Chronicles 17:11;1 Chronicles 17:14;1 Chronicles 22:10;1 Chronicles 26:31;1 Chronicles 28:5;1 Chronicles 28:7;1 Chronicles 29:25;1 Chronicles 29:30;2 Chronicles 1:1;2 Chronicles 2:1;2 Chronicles 2:12;2 Chronicles 3:2;2 Chronicles 7:18;2 Chronicles 11:17;2 Chronicles 12:1;2 Chronicles 15:10;2 Chronicles 15:19;2 Chronicles 16:1;2 Chronicles 16:12;2 Chronicles 20:30