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Malachi

A prophet, in the time of Exile and Return · named in 1 verse

the name means ministrative Strong's Lexicon

Malachi, a prophet, received the word of the Lord to Israel.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Messenger or angel, the last of the minor prophets, and the writer of the last book of the Old Testament canon (Mal. 4:4, 5, 6). Nothing is known of him beyond what is contained in his book of prophecies. Some have supposed that the name is simply a title descriptive of his character as a messenger of Jehovah, and not a proper name. There is reason, however, to conclude that Malachi was the ordinary name of the prophet.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Malachi 1:1.

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