The meaning of “מַמְלָכוּת”
Understanding mamlâkûwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a form of מַמְלָכָה and equiv. to it kingdom, reign. - {dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) th...
מַמְלָכוּת
a form of מַמְלָכָה and equiv. to it kingdom, reign. - {dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)} 1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty 1a) kingdom 1b) dominion, royal power 1c) reign
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 13:27 | “And in the valley, Beth–aram, and Beth–nimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border, even unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward.” Word: מַמְלָכוּת (mamlâkûwth) | |
| 1 Samuel 15:28 | “And Samuel said unto him, The Lord hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.” Word: מַמְלָכוּת (mamlâkûwth) | |
| 2 Samuel 16:3 | “And the king said, And where is thy master’s son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.” Word: מַמְלָכוּת (mamlâkûwth) | |
| Jeremiah 26:1 | “In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the Lord, saying,” Word: מַמְלָכוּת (mamlâkûwth) | |
| Hosea 1:4 | “And the Lord said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel.” Word: מַמְלָכוּת (mamlâkûwth) |