Old Testament
Book of Malachi
The last book of the Old Testament challenges a discouraged people to take worship and covenant faithfulness seriously. It closes by promising a messenger who will prepare the way.
At a glance
Malachi key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 4
- Author
- Malachi, whose name can mean "my messenger"
- When it was written
- Around 460 to 430 BC
- Main theme
- Be faithful to God and expect his messenger
- Key verse
- Malachi 3:6
Summary
What is Malachi about?
The last book of the Old Testament challenges a discouraged people to take worship and covenant faithfulness seriously. It closes by promising a messenger who will prepare the way.
Key verse
A key verse in Malachi
“For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore all of you sons of Jacob are not consumed.”
4 chapters
Malachi chapters
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Questions
Malachi: common questions
Who wrote the book of Malachi?
Malachi, whose name can mean "my messenger".
When was Malachi written?
Around 460 to 430 BC.
What is the book of Malachi about?
The last book of the Old Testament challenges a discouraged people to take worship and covenant faithfulness seriously. It closes by promising a messenger who will prepare the way.
How many chapters are in Malachi?
Malachi has 4 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Malachi?
Malachi 3:6: “For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore all of you sons of Jacob are not consumed.” (KJV).
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