Word Study
The meaning of “מֶלֶךְ”
Understanding melek reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H4428
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֶלֶךְ
Phoneticmeh'-lek
Transliterationmelek
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
king, royal. - a king 1) king
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1893 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
1893x
Most Frequent Book
2 Kings
Book Distribution
Genesis22
Exodus14
Numbers17
Deuteronomy22
Joshua62
Judges32
1 Samuel75
2 Samuel204
1 Kings202
2 Kings268
1 Chronicles60
2 Chronicles218
Ezra25
Nehemiah29
Esther119
Job8
Psalms63
Proverbs31
Ecclesiastes12
Song of Solomon5
Isaiah71
Jeremiah212
Lamentations3
Ezekiel31
Daniel40
Hosea16
Amos7
Jonah2
Micah5
Nahum1
Habakkuk1
Zephaniah4
Haggai2
Zechariah9
Malachi1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מֶלֶךְ' deepen your understanding of Genesis 17:16?