I know it's a book in the Bible but who is Malachi? I've been under the impression he was an angel... messanger of God but i'm not too sure please help?
2006-07-24 12:22:26 · 9 answers · asked by roguephoenixmystique 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
WHO was Malachi? There is not a single fact recorded regarding his ancestry or personal history. However, from the tenor of his prophecy, it is quite evident that he was most zealous in his devotion to Jehovah God, upholding His name and pure worship, and that he felt strong indignation toward those who profess to serve God but who serve only themselves. The name of Jehovah is mentioned 48 times in the four chapters of his prophecy.
His name in Hebrew is Mal·’a·khi′, which possibly means “My Messenger.” The Hebrew Scriptures, the Septuagint, and the chronological order of the books all place Malachi last among the 12 so-called minor prophets. According to the tradition of the Great Synagogue, he lived after the prophets Haggai and Zechariah and was a contemporary of Nehemiah.
2006-07-24 15:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by BJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Malachi was a Hebrew prophet and Bible writer. (Mal 1:1) The Scriptures furnish no information as to his ancestry and personal life. What is known about him is revealed in the book bearing his name. He is therein shown to have been a man of great zeal for the name and worship of Jehovah God.
2006-07-24 12:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by eden 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was the last of the minor prophets, and the writer of the Book of Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament canon (Mal. 4:4, 5, 6) Christian editions, and is the last book of the Neviim (prophets) section in the Jewish editions. No allusion is made to him by Ezra, however, and he does not mention the restoration of the temple, and hence it is inferred that he prophesied after Haggai and Zechariah (Mal. 1:10; 3:1, 10). It is probable that he delivered his prophecies about 420 BCE, after the second return of Nehemiah from Persia (Neh. 13:6), or possibly before his return. Compare Mal. 2:8 with Neh. 13:15; Mal. 2:10-16 with Neh. 13:23).
2006-07-24 12:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by Danzarth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to add a different perspective to some of the answers you have already received, there are some people who don't think Malachi is a proper name. The name means "my servant" or "my messenger" and there are some scholars who believe that these may be the prophesies of a prophet who is now anonymous because his name is lost to history.
As a Christian, who wrote the book is not nearly as important as what he had to say. But, I wanted to provide you with a little bit more information.
2006-07-24 12:46:43 · answer #4 · answered by MacDeac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malachi was a prophet. His book is the last in the Christian ordering of the Old Testament. According to Jewish tradition, Malachi was the last prophet.
2006-07-24 12:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by Nowhere Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a prophet who lived about 440 AD. He wrote the book of Malachi.
2006-07-24 12:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by kaz1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Hebrew prophet and Bible writer. The Scriptures furnish no information as to his ancestry and personal life. What is known about him is revealed in the book bearing his name. He is therein shown to have been a man of great zeal for the name and worship of God.
2006-07-24 12:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malachi was a human prophet.
2006-07-24 12:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is the last of the twelve minor prophets. He appears to be a human, not an angel, but not much else seems to be known about him.
2006-07-24 12:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋