Word study · Hebrew
מֶ֫לֶךְ
me.lekhH4428king
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Word study · H4428G · king
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H4428G · מֶ֫לֶךְ · king
What it means
- king
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- 1) king
- Aramaic equivalent: me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4430)
H4428H · הַמֶּלֶךְ · `the king`
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- 'the king' or a name, Hammelech in KJV of Jer.36.26; 38.6- a man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
- father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
- § A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
- father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
H4428I · מֶ֫לֶךְ · King's
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- King's (Highway) (Num.20.17)
H4428J · מֶ֫לֶךְ · King's
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- Another name of she.lach (שֶׁ֫לַח "Shelah" H7975A)
H4428K · מֶ֫לֶךְ · Milcom
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- Another name of mo.lekh (מֹ֫לֶךְ "Molech" H4432)
H4428L · מֶ֫לֶךְ · King's
Full dictionary entry (technical)
- King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Same idea, other words · King and kingdom
God's kingship is the Bible's organizing hope. In the Gospels Jesus announces that the kingdom is at hand.
Where it appears
- Genesis41
- Exodus14
- Numbers20
- Deuteronomy26
- Joshua109
- Judges37
- 1 Samuel86
- 2 Samuel284
- 1 Kings305
- 2 Kings370
- 1 Chronicles69
- 2 Chronicles277
- Ezra32
- Nehemiah43
- Esther196
- Job8
- Psalms67
- Proverbs32
- Ecclesiastes12
- Song of Songs5
- Isaiah80
- Jeremiah269
- Lamentations3
- Ezekiel37
- Daniel52
- Hosea19
- Amos8
- Jonah2
- Micah5
- Nahum1
- Habakkuk1
- Zephaniah4
- Haggai2
- Zechariah9
- Malachi1
Every use · 1901–1950 of 2,526 · BSB
Esther replied, “If it pleases the king, may the Jews in Susa also have tomorrow to carry out today’s edict, and may the bodies of Haman’s ten sons be hanged on the gallows.”
So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they hanged the ten sons of Haman.
The rest of the Jews in the royal provinces also assembled to defend themselves and rid themselves of their enemies. They killed 75,000 who hated them, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder.
Mordecai recorded these events and sent letters to all the Jews in all the provinces of King Xerxes, both near and far,
But when it came before the king, he commanded by letter that the wicked scheme which Haman had devised against the Jews should come back upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.
Now King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the land, even to its farthest shores.
And all of Mordecai’s powerful and magnificent accomplishments, together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia?
And all of Mordecai’s powerful and magnificent accomplishments, together with the full account of the greatness to which the king had raised him, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Media and Persia?
For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.
with kings and counselors of the earth, who built for themselves cities now in ruins,
He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.
Distress and anguish terrify him, overwhelming him like a king poised to attack.
He is torn from the shelter of his tent and is marched off to the king of terrors.
I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.
who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’
He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.
He looks down on all the haughty; he is king over all the proud.”
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”
Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.
Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.
The LORD is King forever and ever; the nations perish from His land.
Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.
O LORD, save the king. Answer us on the day we call.
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken.
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory. Selah
Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory. Selah
The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.
No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength.
You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob.
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!
Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!
For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him.
Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.
For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together.
Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.
“Kings and their armies flee in haste; she who waits at home divides the plunder.
When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like the snow falling on Zalmon.
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