1. Term: Malka — ܡܠܟܐ
Pronunciation: MAL-kah
Meaning: King; sovereign ruler or monarch.
2. Biblical Usage:
- Used in the Peshitta and Syriac Christian literature to refer to both earthly kings and the divine kingship of God.
- Central in messianic prophecies and worship.
3. Example Verse:
- Psalm 47:2 — “Alaha malka ‘alma”
(“God is King of all the earth.”) - Daniel 7:14 — Reference to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
4. Theological Significance:
- Malka conveys authority, sovereignty, and the fulfillment of God’s rule through the Messiah.
- It plays a key role in understanding kingship in Syriac Christian theology and worship.