Book of Malachi
malachi is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
4
Chapters
55
Verses
19
Cross-Refs
5
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- Malachi
- Date Written
- c. 433-424 BC
- Category
- Minor Prophets
- Chapters
- 4
- Verses
- 55
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Etymology
- “my messenger”, “my angel”
About the Book of Malachi
Malachi serves as the final book in the Old Testament, presenting six dialogues between the LORD Almighty and a spiritually indifferent community. More than a hundred years have passed since the exile ended; the temple is operational, sacrifices are made, yet the anticipated glory foretold by prophets like Haggai and Zechariah has not yet arrived. Priests perform rituals mechanically, offering blemished sacrifices; men abandon their covenant wives; merchants withhold tithes; and many Israelites question the value of serving God. Into this spiritual stagnation, God sends a prophet named Malachi, meaning 'my messenger,' to remind the people that God's covenant promises remain active even when their devotion has waned.
Read the full Malachi study guide →Famous Verses
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse.”
Malachi 3:10
“I am the LORD, I change not.”
Malachi 3:6
“The Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings.”
Malachi 4:2
Topical Index
5 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Last of the minor prophets
Reproves God's people for their impiety
Fortells the coming of the Messiah
The judgments on the wicked and consolations of the righteous
The coming of the forerunner of the Messiah
Key Verses
Malachi 1:1
Last of the minor prophets
Malachi 1
Reproves God's people for their impiety
Malachi 3:1-6
Fortells the coming of the Messiah
Malachi 4:1-3
The judgments on the wicked and consolations of the righteous
Malachi 4:4-6
The coming of the forerunner of the Messiah