Malachi 4:5
“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.”
— Malachi 4:5
About this verse
Malachi 4:5 comes from the book of Malachi, written during the Return (~516 BC) period. The setting is messianic prophecy. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include Elijah, messenger, day of the Lord, preparation. Notable phrases: I will send you Elijah; great and terrible day. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
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Return (~516 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
prophecy
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