◄ 4431. melek ►
Strong's Lexicon melek: King Original Word: מְלַךְ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: mlak Pronunciation: MEH-lek Phonetic Spelling: (mel-ak') Definition: King Meaning: advice Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָלַךְ (malak), meaning "to reign" or "to be king." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G935 (βασιλεύς, basileus): The Greek equivalent for "king," used in the New Testament to refer to earthly kings and Christ as the King of Kings. 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. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, kingship was a common form of governance. Kings were often seen as chosen by the gods, and their rule was considered divinely sanctioned. In Israel, the concept of kingship evolved with the establishment of the monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon. The king was expected to lead the people in accordance with God's covenant, serving as a mediator between God and the nation. The ideal king was one who ruled with justice, righteousness, and a heart devoted to God, as exemplified by King David. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to malak Definition counsel, advice NASB Translation advice (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְלֵךְ] noun masculine counsel, advice; — suffix מִלְכִּי Daniel 4:24 let my counsel be acceptable to thee. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance counsel (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to malak in the sense of consultation: advice -- counsel. see HEBREW malak Forms and Transliterations מִלְכִּי֙ מלכי mil·kî milKi milkî Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Daniel 4:27 HEB: לָהֵ֣ן מַלְכָּ֗א מִלְכִּי֙ יִשְׁפַּ֣ר [עֲלַיִךְ NAS: O king, may my advice be pleasing KJV: O king, let my counsel be acceptable INT: Therefore king may my advice be pleasing and 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4431 1 Occurrence mil·kî — 1 Occ.