Sacred Scripture · Old Testament

Malachi

4 Chapters · Douay-Rheims Bible · Old Testament

About This Book

Malachi (Malachias), whose name signifies The Angel of the Lord, was contemporary with Nehemiah, and by some is believed to have been the same person as Ezra (Esdras). He was the last of the prophets, in the order of time, and flourished about four hundred years before Christ. He foretells the coming of Christ; the reprobation of the Jews and their sacrifices; and the calling of the Gentiles, who shall offer up to God in every place an acceptable sacrifice. (For more information, see the article MALACHIAS in the Catholic Encyclopedia.)

Chapter Directory

  1. Chapter 1God reproaches the Jews with their ingratitude: and the priests for not offering pure sacrifices. He will accept of the sacrifice that shall be offered in every place among the Gentiles.
  2. Chapter 2The priests are sharply reproved for neglecting their covenant. The evil of marrying with idolaters: and too easily putting away their wives.
  3. Chapter 3Christ shall come to his temple, and purify the priesthood. They that continue in their evil ways shall be punished: but true penitents shall receive a blessing.
  4. Chapter 4The judgment of the wicked, and reward of the just. An exhortation to observe the law. Elias shall come for the conversion of the Jews.

Edition Record

Book
Malachi
Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible
Old Testament
First published at Douay in 1609
New Testament
First published at Rheims in 1582
Revision and Notes
Bishop Richard Challoner, 1749
Historical Imprimatur
James Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, 1 September 1899