וְ/הַ/מְּלָכִ֣ים
𐤅/𐤄/𐤌𐤋𐤊𐤉𐤌
melek
and the kings
A male sovereign or ruler; an individual possessing authority over a territory, people, city, or tribe—typically hereditary, but also at times chosen or appointed. The word encompasses both native and foreign rulers, as well as those exercising authority in Israelite, Judahite, and non-Israelite contexts. In some contexts, 'melek' may also refer to a feudal or vassal lord, or to a local chieftain.
1 Chronicles 19:9 · Word #8
Lexicon H4428
| Lemma | מֶלֶךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤋𐤊 |
| Transliteration | melek |
| Strong's | H4428 |
| Definition | A male sovereign or ruler; an individual possessing authority over a territory, people, city, or tribe—typically hereditary, but also at times chosen or appointed. The word encompasses both native and foreign rulers, as well as those exercising authority in Israelite, Judahite, and non-Israelite contexts. In some contexts, 'melek' may also refer to a feudal or vassal lord, or to a local chieftain. |
Morphology HC/Td/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and the kings |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4428-51
and the kings
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + definite article הַ + masculine plural absolute noun מְלָכִים. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to reign" and denotes male sovereign rulers. The conjunction וְ (and) and definite article הַ (the) are preserved, and the masculine plural form is reflected in "kings." |
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