לַֽ/מְלָכִ֨ים
𐤋/𐤌𐤋𐤊𐤉𐤌
melek
for 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.
Proverbs 31:4 · Word #2
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 HRd/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 | for kings |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4428-11
to the kings
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ל ("to/for") + definite article (assimilated) + masculine plural absolute noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מְלָכִים is masculine plural of מֶלֶךְ ("king," one who rules), and the prefixed ל with the assimilated definite article yields "to the." The rendering preserves the masculine plural form and the root sense of ruling authority. |
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