Malachi

noun

Mal·a·chi ˈma-lə-ˌkī

1

: a prophetic book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table

2

—used as the conventional name for the unidentified fifth century b.c. writer of the book of Malachi

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Mal'ākhī

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Malachi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malachi. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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Malachi

noun

Mal·a·chi ˈmal-ə-ˌkī

: a prophetic book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see bible

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