◄ 4418. malach ►
Strong's Lexicon malach: Angel, messenger Original Word: מָלָח Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: malach Pronunciation: mah-lahk Phonetic Spelling: (maw-lawkh') Definition: Angel, messenger Meaning: a rag, old garment Word Origin: Derived from the root verb לָאַךְ (la'akh), meaning "to send" or "to dispatch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G32 (ἄγγελος, angelos) - Often used in the New Testament to refer to angels or messengers. Usage: The Hebrew word "malach" primarily refers to a messenger or envoy, often used to describe both human and divine messengers. In the context of the Bible, it is most frequently translated as "angel," referring to spiritual beings sent by God to deliver messages, provide guidance, or execute divine will. The term can also apply to human messengers, such as prophets or priests, who convey God's word to His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, messengers played a crucial role in communication, especially in diplomatic and religious contexts. Angels, as divine messengers, are a common motif in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the belief in a heavenly realm actively involved in earthly affairs. The concept of angels as God's servants is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and is carried into Christian theology, where angels are seen as protectors, guides, and executors of God's plans. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from malach Definition a rag NASB Translation rags (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [מֶ֫לַח or מָלָח] noun [masculine] rag; only plural מְלָחִים Jeremiah 38:11,12 ("" סְחָבוֺת). II. מלח (√ of following; meaning dubious). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rotten rag From malach in its original sense; a rag or old garment -- rotten rag. see HEBREW malach Forms and Transliterations וְהַמְּלָחִים֙ והמלחים מְלָחִ֑ים מלחים mə·lā·ḥîm melaChim məlāḥîm vehammelaChim wə·ham·mə·lā·ḥîm wəhamməlāḥîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Jeremiah 38:11 HEB: ק) וּבְלוֹיֵ֖ מְלָחִ֑ים וַיְשַׁלְּחֵ֧ם אֶֽל־ NAS: and worn-out rags and let them down KJV: and old rotten rags, and let them down INT: cast clout and worn-out rags and let to Jeremiah 38:12 HEB: בְּלוֹאֵ֨י הַסְּחָב֤וֹת וְהַמְּלָחִים֙ תַּ֚חַת אַצִּל֣וֹת NAS: clothes and rags under KJV: cast clouts and rotten rags under thine armholes INT: worn-out clothes and rags under joint 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4418 2 Occurrences mə·lā·ḥîm — 1 Occ. wə·ham·mə·lā·ḥîm — 1 Occ.