Original Word: מְלַךְ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mlak
Pronunciation: MEH-lek
Phonetic Spelling: (mel-ak')
Definition: King
Meaning: advice

counsel

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to malak in the sense of consultation: advice -- counsel.

see HEBREW malak

Word Origin
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to malak
Definition
counsel, advice
NASB Translation
advice (1).

[מְלֵךְ] noun masculine counsel, advice; — suffix מִלְכִּי Daniel 4:24 let my counsel be acceptable to thee.

Word Origin: Aramaic, corresponding to the Hebrew root מָלַךְ (malakh), which means "to counsel" or "to advise."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1012: βουλή (boulē) • meaning "counsel" or "purpose."
• Strong's Greek Number 4823: συμβουλή (sumboulē) • meaning "advice" or "counsel."

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of advice and counsel, often used in the context of decision-making and governance, paralleling the Aramaic usage of מְלַךְ.

Usage: This Aramaic term is used in the context of providing advice or counsel, often in a royal or authoritative setting. It is found in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra.

Context: The Aramaic word מְלַךְ (melakh) appears in the context of the exilic and post-exilic periods of Israel's history, where Aramaic was commonly used as a lingua franca in the Near East. This term is associated with the act of giving advice or counsel, often in a formal or official capacity. In the book of Daniel, for example, the term is used in the context of royal decrees and decisions, reflecting the importance of wise counsel in governance and leadership. The use of מְלַךְ highlights the role of advisors and counselors in the courts of kings, where decisions could have significant implications for the kingdom and its people. The term underscores the value placed on wisdom and discernment in leadership, as seen in the biblical narrative.

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