12: Malkutha — ܡܠܟܘܬܐ

1. Term: Malkutha — ܡܠܟܘܬܐ

Pronunciation: mal-KOO-tha
Meaning: Kingdom; the reign or dominion of God.

2. Biblical Usage:

  • Used in the Peshitta to describe the Kingdom of God or Heaven.
  • Emphasizes both the present spiritual reign and the future eschatological fulfillment.

3. Example Verse:

  • Matthew 6:33 — “Daber malkutha d’alaha…”
    (“Seek first the kingdom of God…”)
  • Luke 17:21 — “Malkutha d’alaha le’haya betokhukhun.”
    (“The kingdom of God is in the midst of you.”)

4. Theological Significance:

  • Malkutha highlights God’s sovereign rule over creation and the church.
  • Central to Syriac Christian teachings on eschatology and spiritual authority.
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