A prophecy: The word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi. Israel Doubts God’s Love - “I have loved you,” says the LORD. “But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have hated, and I have turned his hill country into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” Edom may say ...
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Malachi addresses the spiritual apathy and moral decline of Israel after the exile. It emphasizes God's love and justice, calling the people to faithfulness in worship and ethical living. Malachi warns of judgment for disobedience but promises blessings for those who honor God, ultimately pointing to the coming of a future messenger.
Malachi or Malachias (/ ˈmæləkaɪ / ⓘ; Hebrew: מַלְאָכִי, Modern: Malʾaḵī, Tiberian: Malʾāḵī, 'my messenger') is the name used by the author of the Book of Malachi, the last book of the Nevi'im (Prophets) section of the Tanakh.
Read the Book of Malachi online. Scripture chapters verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for Bible study.
Listen to Chuck Swindoll’s overview of Malachi in his audio message from the Classic series God’s Masterwork. Who wrote the book? The final book of the Old Testament, Malachi received its name from its author (Malachi 1:1). In Hebrew, the name comes from a word meaning “messenger,” which points to Malachi’s…
The book of Malachi is a stark indictment of Israel’s rebellion, but it offers a surprising message of hope too. Even after years of rebellion and exile, God has not abandoned Israel. God promises to defeat evil and purify a faithful remnant, establishing a new Jerusalem and bringing peace, healing, and justice forever.