Malakh

The Messengers of God

The **Malakh**, sometimes simply known as **Angels**, are the most common types angel within the hierarchy of Heaven, who serve as the messengers of God. They are at the very bottom of the hierarchy due to their extremely low amount of power, which doesn't mean they should be underestimated, as their knowledge and intelligence makes them incredibly dangerous and threatening. They are sometimes known as the studious angels of Heaven, responsible for studying the cosmos and the origin of things.

## Overview

The term "mal'akh," which translates to "messenger," is used in the Old Testament to refer to beings who act as messengers of God. These beings are depicted differently in the Bible compared to how they are often portrayed in art and even actual encounters.

In the biblical accounts, malakhim do not possess wings and typically have the appearance of ordinary humans, although they are more awe-inspiring and impressive than regular humans. When a malakh interacts with humanity, they often shroud themselves in cloaks and only reveal themselves to individuals chosen by God. Their presence is so overwhelming that it often elicits intense reactions in humans, including shock, fear, and astonishment.

Despite their role as messengers, malakhim are described as powerful, fierce and resolute beings in the Old Testament. Two notable instances highlight their strength: one malakh was responsible for striking down 70,000 Israelites, and another singlehandedly killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night. These accounts emphasize that malakhim are not to be underestimated, and they can carry out significant actions on behalf of God when necessary.

## Description

To record the flow and the history of Creation, God created the Malakhs, studious and reclusive angels who, within their libraries, would keep sacred manuscripts and notes. They were given the Sixth Heaven, Heaven. They rarely get involved with the other choir and almost never leave the Sixth Heaven, much less the exercise of their duties.

Because of their impartial and reserved character, they hardly come into conflict with other choirs and have superior motivations, which keep them away from politics and wars. They also spend most of their time in the Celestial Library, studying the world and re-studying the cosmos.

### Strains

The choir is divided into three strains, or classes, which vary among their functions. Are they:

* **Scholars**: Always studying Creation and the human race, secluded in their sacred libraries. Described as introspective and perfectionists.
* **Scribes**: Responsible for translating the Scholars' notes, immortalizing them in beautiful words.
* **Kãla**: Malakhs archaeologists, this strain roams space seeking information from places unexplored by angels.

## Appearances

When the malakh appear in the bible, they are not described as having any wings in contrast to how they are portrayed in art and media. In fact, the malakh have the appearance of any ordinary person although far more impressive in comparison to a human. When a malakh walks among humankind they shroud themselves with cloaks and only appear before one that is chosen by God. When they appear, their presence is so overwhelming that the human they come before is overcome with immense shock, fear, and astonishment.

## Notable Malakh

* Camael - Prince
* Legion - Fallen
* Caim - Fallen
* Murmur - Fallen
* Amy - Fallen
* Iuvart - Fallen

## Quotes

* *"They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture."* - Psalm 22:18, King James Bible.

## Gallery

*A Malakh's human form**A statue of a malakh*
## Trivia

* The word mal'akh roughly translates to messenger in Hebrew.

## Image Sources

* (Malakh by raven blood 13 d9inime-fullview.jpg) Malakh by Raven-Blood-13
* (Malakh by gustavoduenas dbthcct-fullview.jpg) Malakhn by gustavoDuenas
* (Malakh.jpg) Angel with the Garment and Dice by Paolo Naldini, photographed by Marie-Lan Nguyen