מֲלְאָךְ

Strong’s Definition

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

Etymology & Derivation

from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy;

KJV Usage

ambassador, angel, king, messenger.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.messenger, representative
• 2.messenger
• 3.angel
• 4.the theophanic angel

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: mălʼâk; Pronunciation: mal-awk'