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An encyclopedia based on the NIV and the NASB, this volume explores the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind the English words. Whether you’re a pastor, a student, or simply a lover of the Bible, this book helps you get more out of God’s Word by revealing the original meanings of key biblical words. The reader-friendly, narrative style makes it easy to explore the Hebrew and Greek words that...

KING “King” is, in a sense, an archaic word. In these modern days of constitutional monarchy, we can sense little of the awesome power and responsibility of the kings of the ancient world. OT 1. King in the OT 2. God as King NT 3. Jesus the King OT—1. King in the OT. The Hebrew word is meleḵ. It, along with other Hebrew words (words often translated “governor,” “chief,” or “prince”), indicates a person with civil authority. Meleḵ does not suggest a specific office or form of government. Nebuchadnezzar,
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