BDB4283
מַלְאָכִי apparently proper name, masculine Malachi, Mal 1:1, but in fact not historical name of author, nor pseudonym for Ezra; probably a conjecture based on Mal 3:1 so many moderns; see DrIntr.
Strong's Lexicon
H4401
H4401 — מַלאָכִי
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H4401 |
|---|---|
| Word: | מַלאָכִי |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | from the same as H4397 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | Mal`akiy |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | mal-aw-kee' |
| Meaning: | 1. ministrative 2. Malaki, a prophet |
| KJV Renderings: | Malachi. |
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