1 A prophecy: The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi.[a] Israel Doubts God’s Love. 2 “I have loved you,” says the Lord. “But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’. “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord.
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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.
- The central figure in the Book of Malachi, God is portrayed as addressing the people of Israel through the prophet Malachi. He expresses His love for Israel, rebukes the priests and the people for their unfaithfulness, and promises future judgment and restoration.
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Malachi (d. 312 BCE) was a member of the Great Assembly during the beginning of the second Jewish commonwealth and was considered the last Jewish prophet.
Malachi’s unique position as the final book of the Old Testament offers a glimpse into the hearts of Israelite men and women, members of a nation that had been specially chosen by God, descendents of Abraham, and inheritors of the rich tradition of the Jewish people.