Original Word: יַמְלֵךְ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yamlek
Pronunciation: yam-LEK
Phonetic Spelling: (yam-lake')
Definition: Yamlek
Meaning: Jamlek

Jamlech

From malak; he will make king; Jamlek, an Israelite -- Jamlech.

see HEBREW malak

Word Origin
from the same as melek
Definition
a Simeonite
NASB Translation
Jamlech (1).

יַמְלֵךְ proper name, masculine a Simeonite (compare Palmyrene proper name ימלכו Vog^{Palm. 36a}); — 1 Chronicles 4:34. ᵐ5 Ιεμολοχ.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מָלַךְ (malak), meaning "to reign" or "to be king."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the Hebrew name Jamlek, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of reigning or kingship, which is inherent in the root of the name, can be related to Greek terms such as βασιλεύς (basileus), meaning "king," or βασιλεία (basileia), meaning "kingdom."

Usage: Jamlek is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Jamlek is a name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. Specifically, Jamlek is listed as one of the sons of Shelah, who was a descendant of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. The name appears in the context of the genealogies that trace the lineage and heritage of the tribes of Israel, emphasizing the continuity and fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.
• Biblical Reference: The name Jamlek is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:22, where it is part of a list detailing the descendants of Shelah. The passage reads: "And Jokim, the men of Cozeba, Joash, and Saraph, who ruled in Moab, and Jashubi-Lehem. These names are from ancient records."
• Significance: The inclusion of Jamlek in the genealogical records highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. It underscores the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises through the generations of Israel. The genealogies serve as a testament to the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and their heritage.

וְיַמְלֵ֔ךְ וימלך veyamLech wə·yam·lêḵ wəyamlêḵInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts