Berean Strong's Lexicon Melchi: Melchi Original Word: Μελχί Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to מַלְכִּי (Malki) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4428 (מֶלֶךְ, melek): Meaning "king," which is the root of the name Melchi. Usage: The name "Melchi" means "my king" or "kingly." It is used as a proper name in the genealogies of Jesus Christ, highlighting the royal lineage and fulfillment of messianic prophecies. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of one's heritage or destiny. The name Melchi, meaning "my king," reflects a royal or noble status. Genealogies were crucial in Jewish culture for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling prophecies, especially concerning the Messiah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin melek Definition Melchi, the name of two Isr. NASB Translation Melchi (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3197: ΜελχίΜελχί (T Tr WH Μελχει; see εἰ, ἰ), ὁ (מַלְכִּי, my king), Melchi; 1. one of Christ's ancestors: Luke 3:24. 2. another of the same: Luke 3:28. Of Hebrew origin (melek with pronominal suffix, my king); Melchi (i.e. Malki), the name of two Israelites -- Melchi. see HEBREW melek Englishman's Concordance Luke 3:24 NGRK: Λευὶ τοῦ Μελχὶ τοῦ Ἰανναί NAS: the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, KJV: which was [the son] of Levi, which was [the son] of Melchi, which was [the son] of Janna, INT: of Levi of Melchi of Jannai Luke 3:28 N |
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