Malachi

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Definition

Malachi was one of God’s prophets to the kingdom of Judah. He lived around 500 years before Christ was on earth.

Malachi prophesied during the period when Israel’s temple was being rebuilt after returning from the Babylonian captivity.
Ezra and Nehemiah lived around the same time as Malachi.
The book of Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament.
Like all the Old Testament prophets, Malachi urged the people to repent of their sins and to turn back to worshiping Yahweh.

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(See also: Babylon, captive, Ezra, Judah, Nehemiah, prophet, repent, turn)

Bible References

Malachi 1:1

Word Data

Strong’s: H4401

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