Malachi
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A Hebrew prophet thought to have written the last book of the Old Testament
- proper noun
- /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/
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Malaquías
- The prophet Malachi prophesied in the years around 450 BC in Israel.
- Malachi the prophet
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The teachings of Malachi are still relevant in discussions about faith today.
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Frank Kahn is of the lineage of Esau Edom; that lineage will not be forgiven. See that at Malachi 1:1–5...
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Malachi was the last prophet to speak before the long silence that followed.
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Many scholars agree that Malachi authored the final book of the Old Testament.
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Etymology
Malachi means 'my messenger' in Hebrew, from mal'akh 'messenger' plus -i 'my'. So a prophet named Malachi is understood as a messenger of God bringing warnings and teaching to the people.