Malachias
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A book of the Old Testament: "Malachias" is the name of a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, containing prophetic writings.
- A Hebrew prophet: "Malachias" is the name of a minor prophet in the Hebrew Bible, traditionally dated to the 5th century BC.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Book): The final book of the Old Testament is Malachias. The prophecies in Malachias speak of a coming messenger.
Proper noun (Prophet): The prophet Malachias called for faithfulness. We studied the life and times of Malachias in our theology class.
Advanced Usage
"The Book of Malachias": The full title used to specify the biblical text. The Book of Malachias is often cited for its messianic prophecies.
"The prophecy of Malachias": Refers to the content or message delivered by the prophet. The prophecy of Malachias concludes the section of the Minor Prophets.
Variants and Related Words
- Malachi: The more common English variant of the name "Malachias."
Synonyms
- Malachi: The synonymous name for both the prophet and the book.
Noun
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an Old Testament book containing the prophecies of Malachi
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a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC
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