מַלְאָךְ

ma.le.akhNoun (Masculine)H4397

messenger

From: from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy;

Short Definition

a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)

Full Lexicon Entry

messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

187 times

Appears 187 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Judges
26
2 Kings
18
Zechariah
17
1 Samuel
16
2 Samuel
16

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 14:1
  • 2 Chronicles 36:15
  • Exodus 14:19
  • Judges 11:14
  • Numbers 22:5

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