malachias

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malachias

A student reads the Book of Malachias in a library.

Definition
  1. 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.
malachias

A student reads the Book of Malachias in a library.

Noun
  1. an Old Testament book containing the prophecies of Malachi
  2. a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC