The meaning of “מֲלְאָךְ”
Understanding mălʼâk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ambassador, angel, king, messenger. - a messenger - specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teach...
מֲלְאָךְ
ambassador, angel, king, messenger. - a messenger - specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 22:15 | “And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,” Word: מֲלְאָךְ (mălʼâk) | |
| Judges 11:14 | “And Jephthah sent messengers again unto the king of the children of Ammon:” Word: מֲלְאָךְ (mălʼâk) | |
| 1 Chronicles 21:16 | “And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the Lord stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.” Word: מֲלְאָךְ (mălʼâk) | |
| Proverbs 16:14 | “The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.” Word: מֲלְאָךְ (mălʼâk) | |
| Hosea 12:4 | “Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Beth–el, and there he spake with us;” Word: מֲלְאָךְ (mălʼâk) |
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Theological Word Study: Angel
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Angel, messenger
The Hebrew mal'akh (מַלְאָךְ) means angel or messenger—a heavenly being sent by God. Angels serve as God's messengers, worship Him, and minister to believers (Hebrews 1:14).
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Angel, messenger
The Greek angelos (ἄγγελος) means angel or messenger. Angels announced Christ's birth (Luke 2:9-14), ministered to Him (Matthew 4:11), and will accompany His return (Matthew 25:31).