Strong's H4427 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: מָלַךְ (mâlak)

Pronunciation: maw-lak'

POS: maw-lak' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel; consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely.

KJV Usage: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to be or become king or queen, reign
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign
• 3. 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign
• 4. 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
• 5. 2) to counsel, advise
• 6. 2a) (Niphal) to consider

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G936
• GREEK G1011
• GREEK G1325
• GREEK G2525
• GREEK G2902
• GREEK G3870

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