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H4443

מַלְכִּירָם

Malkîyrâm /mal-kee-rawm'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom מֶלֶךְ and רוּם
Meaningking of a high one (i.e. of exaltation); Malkiram, an Israelite
KJV usageMalchiram.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Malkîyrâm — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Malkîyrâm, represented by H4443, is a proper name meaning king of a high one (i.e. of exaltation). It is used to identify an Israelite named Malchiram. This name is exceptionally rare in scripture, appearing just 1 time in 1 unique verse.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single appearance of H4443 is found within a genealogical list in the book of Chronicles. In this context, Malchiram is named alongside several other individuals. The verse serves to document a specific lineage, listing him with Pedaiah, Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah 1 Chronicles 3:18. The text does not provide any further details about his life or actions beyond his inclusion in this record.

Related Words & Concepts

The context of H4443 connects it to several other individuals mentioned in the same list:

  • H6305 Pᵉdâyâh (Pedaiah): This name means "Jah has ransomed" and is used for six different Israelites in the Bible.
  • H8137 Shenʼatstsar (Senazar): This name is noted as being "apparently of Babylonian origin" and identifies an Israelite.
  • H3359 Yᵉqamyâh (Jekamiah): Meaning "Jah will rise," this name is given to two Israelites.
  • H1953 Hôwshâmâʻ (Hoshama): This name means "Jehovah has heard" and identifies an Israelite.
  • H5072 Nᵉdabyâh (Nedabiah): Meaning "largess of Jah," this name identifies an Israelite.

Theological Significance

While the name appears only once, its meaning and context offer some insight.

  • Aspirational Naming: The name Malkîyrâm, "king of a high one," reflects the Israelite practice of giving names that conveyed status, hope, or a relationship with the divine.
  • Theological Environment: Malchiram is listed among individuals whose names explicitly honor God, such as Pᵉdâyâh ("Jah has ransomed") and Hôshâmâʻ ("Jehovah has heard"). This places him in a cultural context where names were a testament to faith.
  • Preservation of Lineage: The primary theological function of this name's inclusion is to contribute to the detailed genealogical records of Israel, which underscore God's covenant faithfulness through generations.

Summary

In summary, H4443 is the name Malchiram, an Israelite mentioned once in scripture. Its meaning, "king of a high one," and its placement within a genealogical list in 1 Chronicles 3:18 are the only facts known about it from the biblical text. Its significance lies in its contribution to the preservation of Israel's lineage and as an example of the faith-filled names common during the period.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • מַלְכִּירָם

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H6305 פְּדָיָה or פְּדָיָהוּ; from פָּדָה and יָהּ; Jah has ransomed; Pedajah, the name of six Israelites; Pedaiah. H8137 שֶׁנְאַצַּר xlit Shenatstsar corrected to Shenʼatstsar; apparently of Babylonian origin; Shenatstsar, an Israelite; Senazar. H3359 יְקַמְיָה from קוּם and יָהּ; Jah will rise; Jekamjah, the name of two Israelites; Jekamiah. Compare יְהוֹיָקִים. H1953 הוֹשָׁמָע from יְהֹוָה and שָׁמַע; Jehovah has heard; Hoshama, an Israelite; Hoshama. H5072 נְדַבְיָה from נָדַב and יָהּ; largess of Jah; Nedabjah, an Israelite; Nedabiah.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.