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Malchus
“King or Counselor”
Malchus is a name of Semitic origin, historically recognized as a variation of the Hebrew name Malki, meaning 'my king.' It appears in the New Testament as the name of the servant of the high priest whose ear was healed by Jesus, signifying historical and biblical significance.
BoySemitic/HebrewPythagorean no. 5 · The Free Spirit2 syllables
Pythagorean numerology 5 · The Free Spirit — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as adventurous, curious, adaptable and energetic.
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