Malachi

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A book of the Old Testament: "Malachi" is the name of the final book of the Old Testament, containing prophetic writings.
    • A Hebrew prophet: "Malachi" is the name of a minor prophet in the Hebrew Bible, traditionally considered the author of the book, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (Book): The Book of Malachi addresses issues of religious and social corruption.We studied the prophecies in Malachi during our theology class.

  • Proper noun (Person): The prophet Malachi delivered his messages after the return from exile.Malachi is often considered the last of the Old Testament prophets.

Advanced Usage
  • "The Malachi prophecy": Refers specifically to the prophetic messages contained within the biblical book.
Variants and Related Words
  • Malachian (adj): Pertaining to the prophet Malachi or his writings. (Rare, scholarly usage)
Synonyms
  • The Book of Malachi: The full title of the biblical book.
  • The Prophet Malachi: A clear reference to the historical figure.
Related Phrases
  • "The oracle of Malachi": A formal way to refer to the prophetic message.
Noun
  1. an Old Testament book containing the prophecies of Malachi
  2. a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC