6: Malko — ܡܠܟܐ

1. Term: Malko — ܡܠܟܐ

Pronunciation: MAL-ko
Meaning: King; ruler, sovereign.

2. Biblical Usage:

  • Used in the Peshitta to denote earthly kings as well as God’s kingship over all creation.
  • Central in discussions of divine sovereignty and messianic expectations.

3. Example Verse:

  • Psalm 47:2 (Peshitta) — “ܐܠܗܐ ܡܠܟܐ ܥܠܡܐ”
    (“God is King of all the earth.”)
  • Daniel 2:37 — Refers to God’s eternal kingdom and reign.

4. Theological Significance:

  • Malko expresses both political authority and theological sovereignty.
  • Important for understanding the concept of the Kingdom of God in Syriac Christianity.
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