מַלְכוּ
malku (malḵû)
/mal-KHOO/
“kingdom, sovereign dominion, reign”
Kingdom, empire, royal rule; the indestructible everlasting kingdom set up by the God of heaven breaking in pieces all human kingdoms (Daniel 2:44, 7:14).
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
Aramaic corresponding to מַלְכוּת (H4438).
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
kingdomreign
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: מַלְכוּ (kingdom, sovereign dominion, reign) -> βασιλεία (sovereignty, royal power, dominion)
Key Biblical Occurrences (6)
Foundational passages where מַלְכוּ (malku) carries significant theological or narrative weight.