Book of Malachi
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- proper noun
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Libro de Malaquías
- The Book of Malachi contains important prophecies that are relevant to many believers today.
Examples
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She referenced the Book of Malachi during her lecture on the Old Testament.
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The Book of Malachi is often quoted in discussions of biblical prophecy.
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Many scholars have studied the Book of Malachi for its prophetic significance.
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The Book of Malachi is often studied in theology classes.
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Have you read the Book of Malachi?
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In church, we often read from the Book of Malachi during the scripture readings.
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Many scholars study the Book of Malachi to understand its historical and theological significance.
Synonyms
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A book at the end of the Old Testament with messages from a prophet
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward noun phrase combining 'book' with the proper name 'Malachi', indicating the book associated with that prophet; a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer it refers to the biblical book by Malachi. The genitive 'of' follows a common cross-linguistic pattern ('Book of X'), so the meaning is compositional and transparent rather than idiomatic.
Etymology
Book of Malachi is named for the prophet Malachi, whose short messages to the people make up the book. The name Malachi may mean 'my messenger', so think of the book as a messenger's letter that warns and teaches the people.