Book of Malachi
Old TestamentMinor Prophets

Book of Malachi

4

Chapters

55

Verses

Malachi

Author

433-424 BC

Date Written

Overview

Malachi, the last Old Testament prophet, confronted spiritual apathy and promised the coming messenger.

Purpose

To confront complacency and call for renewed faithfulness before the coming of the Lord.

Historical Context

Written after Nehemiah's time, addressing spiritual decline in post-exilic Judah.

Name Origins

Hebrew

מלאכי

Malakhi

My Messenger

Greek

Μαλαχίας ΙΒʹ

XII. Malachias

Key Themes

Covenant LoveFaithfulnessTithingMarriageDay of the LordMessenger

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Book Outline

God's Love

1:1-5

Election affirmed

Priestly Failures

1:6-2:9

Corrupt worship

People's Failures

2:10-3:15

Marriage and tithes

Day of the Lord

3:16-4:6

Coming judgment

Key Verses

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse.
I am the LORD, I change not.
The Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings.

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