רֶ֫גֶם מֶ֫לֶךְ
re.gem me.lekh
Regem-melech
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "Regem-melech" (Strong's number H7278) is composed of two parts: "regem" and "melekh." The first part, "regem," can be understood to mean "foreign" or "exile," based on its usage in other contexts. The second part, "melech," means "king." Together, "Regem-melech" likely refers to a foreign or exiled king. This term is used twice in the Bible, indicating its limited range of usage. The context of these occurrences suggests that "Regem-melech" may have been a title or identification used for someone who was a king in exile or a foreign ruler. The significance of "Regem-melech" may be understood in relation to its use in historical or literary contexts. However, without further information about its specific occurrences and the circumstances in which it is used, its broader meaning and implications remain unclear.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text