מַלְאָכוּת (mal.a.khut)
mal.a.khut
message
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The noun mal’akut appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, found in Haggai 1:13. Its core meaning is simply "message." In this specific context, it refers to the communication delivered by the prophet to the people of Judah.
While the more common word for message or oracle is dāḇār, mal’akut derives from the root for messenger (mal’āk). This etymology emphasizes the role of the one bringing the news rather than just the content itself. It highlights the authority behind the words, as they come directly from God through His appointed representative.
Translators often render this term as "message" or "word." The usage in Haggai underscores the immediacy of divine instruction. The people are reminded that what they heard was not merely human opinion but a direct transmission from the Lord, carried by the prophet’s voice.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word mal’akut appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, found in Haggai 1:13. It carries a simple but profound meaning: message. Unlike other terms for speech, this noun is rooted in the idea of a messenger. This connection reminds us that the content of the message is tied to the authority of the one who brings it.
When we read Scripture, we are not just reading abstract ideas. We are receiving words delivered by God’s appointed representatives. In Haggai’s case, the people heard a direct transmission from the Lord. This understanding encourages us to listen carefully to God’s word today, knowing it comes with divine authority and purpose.
Whether you are facing uncertainty or seeking direction, remember that God still speaks. His messages are not empty words but carry weight and truth. Let this encourage you to trust in what He has said and to wait patiently for His timing.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- by/ [the] message of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בְּ/מַלְאֲכ֥וּת1×
Key Verses
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Haggai 1:13
Then Haggai, Yahweh’s messenger, spoke Yahweh’s message to the people, saying, “I am with you,” says Yahweh.
This verse uniquely uses mal’akut to emphasize that Haggai’s words were not his own but a direct transmission from Yahweh, carrying divine authority.