Malak — Angel, Messenger

The Hebrew messenger — including the mysterious 'Angel of the LORD' who speaks as God Himself. The prophet Malachi's name means 'my messenger.'

Malak in the Bible — example verses

“And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur.”Genesis 16:7 (KJV)

“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.”Genesis 16:9 (KJV)

“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.”Genesis 16:10 (KJV)

“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.”Genesis 16:11 (KJV)

“And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;”Genesis 19:1 (KJV)

“And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.”Genesis 19:15 (KJV)

“And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.”Genesis 21:17 (KJV)

“And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.”Genesis 22:11 (KJV)

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