מַלְכֵ֣י
𐤌𐤋𐤊𐤉
melek
of 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.
2 Chronicles 28:27 · Word #12
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 HNcmpc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the kings |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4428-25
kings of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine; plural; construct state (מַלְכֵי). |
| Rendering Rationale | This is the masculine plural construct form of מֶלֶךְ, denoting multiple male sovereigns in a possessive relationship. "Kings of" preserves both the plural number and the construct state while reflecting the root meaning of ruling authority. |
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