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MALACHI, Book of

Last prophetic book of the Jewish canon; last book of the Old Testament.

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• Author

• Background

• Date

• Purpose and Theology

• Content

Author

The name Malachi means “my messenger” or “messenger of the Lord.” Since the word appears in 3:1, some scholars think that it is not a proper name at all and does not provide the name of the author of the book. According to one ancient tradition, the “messenger” was Ezra, the priest responsible for the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Yet it would be most unusual for the Jews to preserve a prophetic book without explicitly attaching to it the name of the author. All of the other major and minor prophets—including Obadiah—are named after a particular prophet. Moreover, “messenger of the Lord” would be a most appropriate name for a prophet (cf. 2 Chr 36:15-16; Hg 1:13).

Show passage in OET: MAL 3:1

OET-RV MAL 3:1

3 “Listen, I’m about to send my messenger and he’ll prepare the path ahead of me. Then the master who you’re all looking for will suddenly come to his temple, yes, the messenger who you are all happy about—the party to the agreement—he’ll come,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 3:1

3 Here_I am_about_to_send messenger_of_my and_he_will_make_clear a_way before_me and_suddenly he_will_come to temple_of_his the_master whom you(pl) are_seeking and_the_messenger_of the_covenant whom you(pl) are_delighting THERE he_is_about_to_come YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.
Show passage in OET: CH2 36:15–16

OET-RV CH2 36:15

15 So Yahweh, their ancestors’ god, sent many messages via his prophets, because he felt compassion for his people and his residence,

OET-RV CH2 36:16

16 but they mocked God’s messengers and rejected the messages—ridiculing his prophets until Yahweh became so angry that he couldn’t be stopped.

OET-LV CH2 36:15

15 And_ YHWH the_god_of their_ancestors_of_their _he_sent to_them by_the_hand_of his_messengers_of_his rising_early and_sending if/because he_had_compassion on people_of_his and_on place_of_his_dwelling.

OET-LV CH2 36:16

16 And_they_were deriding (in)_the_messengers_of the_ʼElohīm and_despising words/messages_of_his and_mocking at_prophets_of_his until the_rage_of YHWH came_up on_people_of_his until (to)_there_was_not healing.
Show passage in OET: HAG 1:13

OET-RV HAG 1:13

13 Then Yahweh’s messenger Hagay passed this message from Yahweh onto the people, “Yahweh declares that I’m with you all.”

OET-LV HAG 1:13

13 And_ Ḩaggay the_messenger_of YHWH _he/it_said by_the_message_of YHWH to_people to_say I am_with_you(pl) the_utterance_of YHWH.

Jump to OET MAL 3:1 section.

Jump to OET CH2 36:15–16 section.

Jump to OET HAG 1:13 section.

Background

During the fifth century BC, the struggling Jewish community in Judah was greatly assisted by the return of Ezra and Nehemiah. In 458 BC Ezra was encouraged by King Artaxerxes of Persia to lead a group of exiles back to Jerusalem and to institute religious reform. About 13 years later, in 445 BC, a high-ranking government official named Nehemiah was allowed to go to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls, a task he accomplished in 52 days (Neh 6:15). As governor, Nehemiah led the people in a financial reform that provided for the poor and encouraged tithing to support the priests and Levites (5:2-13; 10:35-39). Like Ezra, Nehemiah urged the people to keep the Sabbath and avoid intermarrying with pagan neighbors. After a 12-year term, Nehemiah returned to Persia and the spiritual condition of Judah deteriorated. Perhaps discouraged by their lack of political power, tithing became sporadic, the Sabbath was not kept, intermarriage was common, and even the priests could not be trusted. When Nehemiah came back to Jerusalem sometime later, he had to take firm action to straighten out the situation (13:6-31).

Show passage in OET: NEH 6:15

OET-RV NEH 6:15

15 So the rebuilding of the wall was finished on the 25th of September in just fifty-two days,

OET-LV NEH 6:15

15 And_ the_wall _it_was_complete on_day_twenty and_five of_ʼElūl to_fifty and_two day[s].
Show passage in OET: NEH 5:2–13

OET-RV NEH 5:2

2 Some of them complained, “There’s a lot of us when we include our sons and daughters. We need grain so we can eat and stay alive.”

OET-RV NEH 5:3

3 Others said, “We are mortgaging our fields and vineyards, and our houses so we can get grain during this famine.”

OET-RV NEH 5:4

4 Yet others said, “We’ve borrowed silver to pay the tax on our fields and our vineyards that goes to the tribute to be paid to the foreign king.

OET-RV NEH 5:5

5 We’re Yehudim just like our countrymen, but we’re having to commit our children into bondage as slaves—yes, even our daughters. Now we own nothing at all—not even our fields and vineyards.

OET-RV NEH 5:6

6 I got very angry when I heard their complaints and desperation,

OET-RV NEH 5:7

7 and I couldn’t get it out of my mind. I protested to the leading citizens and the officials, “You guys are charging interest against your own countrymen.”
 ¶ So I called for a gathering of all the people to deal with them,

OET-RV NEH 5:8

8 and I told them, “Our brothers, the Yehudim, were sold to other countries as slaves and we’ve done all we can to bring them back here. But now even you yourselves are buying and selling your own countrymen to make a profit.” They couldn’t argue against that, so they were just silent.

OET-RV NEH 5:9

9 “It’s not good what you’re doing,” I continued. “Shouldn’t you all respect and obey our god, because otherwise we’ll be despised by the other nations, our enemies.

OET-RV NEH 5:10

10 I myself have lent them money and grain, as have my brothers and my young men, but please let’s forgo charging interest.

OET-RV NEH 5:11

11 Please, even today, return their fields to them, and their vineyards and olive orchards, their houses, and the interest on the money and the grain, the new wine, and the oil that you are charging against them.”

OET-RV NEH 5:12

12 “Okay, we’ll do what you’re asking,” they responded. “We’ll return their property and we won’t impose any more charges on them.”
 ¶ So I called the priests to witness those leading citizens and officials making an oath to do what they’d said they would do.

OET-RV NEH 5:13

13 Also I shook the folds of my robe and told them, “May God shake you all out of his house like that, and shake every man’s business if he doesn’t do what he just promised—may he be shaken out like that and lose everything.”

OET-LV NEH 5:2

2 And_there_were those_who were_saying sons_of_our and_daughters_of_our we are_many and_let_us_get grain and_we_eat and_so_that_we_may_live.

OET-LV NEH 5:3

3 And_there_were those_who were_saying fields_of_our and_vineyards_of_our and_houses_of_our we are_mortgaging and_we_will_get grain in_famine.

OET-LV NEH 5:4

4 And_there_were those_who were_saying we_have_borrowed money for_the_tribute_of the_king fields_of_our and_vineyards_of_our.

OET-LV NEH 5:5

5 And_now is_like_the_flesh_of our_countrymen_of_our flesh_of_our are_like_children_of_their children_of_our and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE we are_forcing_into_slavery DOM sons_of_our and_DOM daughters_of_our to_slaves and_(there) some_of_our_daughters are_being_forced_into_slavery and_there_is_not to_the_power_of our_hand_of_our and_fields_of_our and_vineyards_of_our belong_to_others.

OET-LV NEH 5:6

6 And_it_glowed/burnt to_me exceedingly just_as I_heard DOM outcry_of_their and_DOM the_words/messages the_these.

OET-LV NEH 5:7

7 And_ heart_of_my _it_considered with_me and_I_contended with the_nobles and_DOM the_officials and_I_said to/for_them usury each on_brother_of_his you(pl) are_lending and_I_made on_them an_assembly great.

OET-LV NEH 5:8

8 And_I_said to/for_them we we_have_bought DOM countrymen_of_our the_Yəhūdī/(Jews) who_had_sold_themselves to_nations according_to_the_sufficiency_of in_us and_also you(pl) you(pl)_sold DOM countrymen_of_your(pl) and_they_were_sold to/for_us and_they_were_silent and_not they_found a_message.

OET-LV NEH 5:9

9 And not is_good the_thing which you(pl) are_doing am_not in_the_fear_of our_god_of_our are_you(pl)_walking from_the_reproach_of the_nations enemies_of_our.

OET-LV NEH 5:10

10 And_also I brothers_of_my and_servants_of_my are_lending (is)_in_them money and_grain let_us_abandon please DOM the_usury (the)_this.

OET-LV NEH 5:11

11 Return please to/for_them as_this_day fields_of_their vineyards_of_their trees_of_their_olive and_houses_of_their and_one_hundred of_the_money and_the_grain the_new_wine and_the_fresh_oil which you(pl) are_lending to_them.

OET-LV NEH 5:12

12 And_they_said we_will_return_it and_from_them not we_will_require_it so we_will_do just_as you are_saying and_I_summoned DOM the_priests and_I_made_them_swear_an_oath for_doing according_the_manner (the)_this.

OET-LV NEH 5:13

13 Also bosom_of_my I_shook_out and_I_said thus the_ʼElohīm may_he_shake_out DOM every_of the_man who not he_will_carry_out DOM the_message the_this from_house_of_his and_from_property_of_his and_thus may_he_be shaken_out and_empty and_ all_of the_assembly _they_said amen and_they_praised DOM YHWH and_ the_people _he/it_made according_the_manner (the)_this.
Show passage in OET: NEH 10:35–39

OET-RV NEH 10:35

35 Every year we will also bring the early produce from our soil and the first harvest from every fruit tree to Yahweh’s temple.

OET-RV NEH 10:36

36 We will dedicate our eldest male sons at the temple, and bring the eldest offspring of our herds and our flocks to the priests who serve at God’s residence.

OET-RV NEH 10:37

37 We will bring our offerings and the first of our flour, and the fruit of every tree, wine, and oil, for the priests, to the temple storerooms, and a tenth of our produce for the Levites.
 ¶ The Levites will be the ones receiving a tenth of our cash income in all the towns where we work.

OET-RV NEH 10:38

38 A priest who’s a descendant of Aharon (Aaron) must be with them when they collect the tenths, then the Levites must take a tenth of that to the temple to be placed in their treasury rooms.

OET-RV NEH 10:39

39 The Israelis and the Levites must bring the offerings of grain, wine, and oil to the storerooms. There must also be utensils for the sanctuary and the priests, for the ones who are ministering and the gatekeepers, and for the singers.
 ¶ We mustn’t neglect our god’s house.

OET-LV NEH 10:36

36  And_to_bring DOM the_first-fruits_of our_ground_of_our and_the_first-fruits_of all_of the_fruit_of every_of tree a_year in_year to_the_house_of YHWH.

OET-LV NEH 10:37

37  And_DOM the_firstborn(s)_of our_sons_of_our and_cattle_of_our according_what_is_written in_law and_DOM the_firstborn(s)_of our_herds_of_our and_flocks_of_our to_bring to_the_house_of our_god_of_our to_priests who_serve in_house_of our_god_of_our.

OET-LV NEH 10:38

38  And_DOM the_first_of our_dough(s)_of_our and_contributions_of_our and_the_fruit_of every_of tree new_wine and_fresh_oil we_will_bring to_priests to the_store-rooms_of the_house_of our_god_of_our and_the_tithe_of our_ground_of_our to_Lēviyyiy and_they the_Lēviyyiy are_the_ones_who_receive_the_tithes in_all_of the_cities_of our_labour_of_our.

OET-LV NEH 10:39

39  And_it_was the_priest/officer the_descendant_of ʼAhₐron with the_Lēviyyiy when_ the_Lēviyyiy _receive_the_tithes and_the_Lēviyyiy they_will_bring_up DOM the_tenth_of the_tithe to_the_house_of our_god_of_our into the_store-rooms of_the_house_of of_the_treasury.

OET-LV NEH 10:40

40  If/because to the_store-rooms the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_the_sons of_the_Lēviyyiy they_will_bring DOM the_contribution_of (the)_grain the_new_wine and_the_fresh_oil and_there the_utensils_of the_sanctuary and_the_priests who_serve and_the_gatekeepers and_the_singers and_not we_will_neglect DOM the_house_of our_god_of_our.

Jump to OET NEH 6:15 section.

Jump to OET NEH 5:2–13 section.

Jump to OET NEH 10:35–39 section.

Date

Since Malachi had to deal with the same sins mentioned in Nehemiah 13 (see Mal 1:6-14; 2:14-16; 3:8-11), it is likely that the prophet ministered either during Nehemiah’s second term as governor or in the years just before his return. The reference to “the governor” in Malachi 1:8 implies that someone other than Nehemiah was in office, so it may be best to place Malachi just after 433 BC, the year Nehemiah had returned to Persia.

Show passage in OET: MAL 1:6–14

OET-RV MAL 1:6

6 “A son honours his father, and a servant honours his master, so if I’m a father, where is my honour? If I am a master, where is my respect?” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh to all you priests who despise my name.
 ¶ “But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’

OET-RV MAL 1:7

7 By offering polluted food on my altar. But you say, ‘How have we polluted you?’ By saying that Yahweh’s table can just be disrespected.

OET-RV MAL 1:8

8 Don’t you think it’s wrong when you sacrifice blind animals? Isn’t it evil when you offer lame or sick animals? Try presenting them to your governor! Will he welcome you or would he be offended?” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 1:9

9 So now bring you requests to God and hope to be showered by his grace. Ha, Commander-in-chief Yahweh asks how he could treat you all favourably when you’re bringing second-class offerings?

OET-RV MAL 1:10

10 “Yeah, if only there was one person among you who would shut the temple gates so that you all couldn’t just continue to light worthless fires on my altar. I get no pleasure from you all,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh, “and I won’t accept any offering that you all bring me.

OET-RV MAL 1:11

11 People in other countries from the east all the way to the west will honour me, and incense and genuine sacrifices will be offered to me, because my reputation in those countries will be praised,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 1:12

12 “But you all are dishonouring my name when you say that the master’s table is polluted, and that its fruit, its food, can be treated with contempt.

OET-RV MAL 1:13

13 You all also say, ‘How tiresome this is,’ and you snort at it,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “You all bring animals for your offering that were killed by a wild animal or is lame or sick. Should I accept those from you?” says Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 1:14

14 “May the cheats be cursed who have male animals in their flocks and vow to give them, but instead sacrifices a second-class animal to the master! Yes, I’m a powerful king,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh, “and my name will be carefully respected among the nations.”

OET-LV MAL 1:6

6 A_son he_honours a_father and_a_servant master(s)_of_his and_if am_a_father I where honour_of_is_my and_if am_a_master(s) I where fear_of_is_my he_says YHWH soldiers/messengers to/for_you(pl) Oh_priests who_despise_of name_of_(of)_my and_you(pl)_say how have_we_despised DOM name_of_your.

OET-LV MAL 1:7

7 You(pl)_are_bringing_near on altar_of_my food defiled and_you(pl)_say how have_we_defiled_you by_saying_your(pl) the_table_of YHWH it is_despicable.

OET-LV MAL 1:8

8 And_because/when you(pl)_bring_near a_blind_animal to_sacrifice is_it_not evil and_because/when you(pl)_bring_near a_lame_animal and_a_sick_animal is_it_not evil bring_it_near please to_governor_of_your will_he_be_pleased_with_you or will_he_lift_up face_of_your YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 1:9

9 And_now entreat please the_face_of god so_that_he_may_show_favour_to_us from_hand_of_your(pl) this it_was will_he_lift_up any_of_you(pl) face YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 1:10

10 Who also is_among_you(pl) and_he_will_shut the_doors and_not you(pl)_will_set_light_to altar_of_my in_vain there_is_not to_me pleasure in_you(pl) YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_an_offering not I_will_accept from_hand_of_your(pl).

OET-LV MAL 1:11

11 If/because from_the_rising_of the_sun and_unto setting_of_its is_great name_of_my among_nations and_on/over_all place incense is_being_brought_near to_name_of_my and_an_offering a_pure if/because is_great name_of_my among_nations YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 1:12

12 And_you(pl) are_profaning it by_saying_your(pl) the_table_of my_master it is_defiled and_fruit_of_its is_despicable food_of_its.

OET-LV MAL 1:13

13 And_you(pl)_say THERE what_hardship and_you(pl)_sniff_at it YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_you(pl)_bring a_stolen_animal and_DOM the_lame_animal and_DOM the_sick_animal and_you(pl)_bring DOM the_offering will_I_accept it from_hand_of_your(pl) YHWH he_says.

OET-LV MAL 1:14

14 And_be_ one_who_deals_deceptively _cursed and_there_is among_flock_of_his a_male and_one_who_makes_a_vow and_one_who_sacrifices a_blemished_animal to_the_of_master if/because am_a_king great I YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_name_of_my is_to_be_feared among_nations.
Show passage in OET: MAL 2:14–16

OET-RV MAL 2:14

14 So you ask, “Why not?” Well, it’s because Yahweh can testify that you’ve been unfaithful to the wife that you married when you were young, even though she was your companion, and despite your vows.

OET-RV MAL 2:15

15 Didn’t Yahweh make you and your wife one and give you some of his spirit because he wanted godly children to come from your marriage? So guard yourselves in your spirit, and don’t be unfaithful to the woman you married when you were young.

OET-RV MAL 2:16

16 “Indeed, I hate divorce,” says Yahweh, the god of Yisrael, “and so-called ‘good people’ who are actually cruel,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “So listen to your consciences and don’t be unfaithful.”

OET-LV MAL 2:14

14 And_you(pl)_say concerning what on if/because YHWH he_has_testified between_you(ms) and_between the_wife_of your_youth(s)_of_your whom you you_have_dealt_treacherously with_her and_she companion_of_was_your and_the_wife_of your_covenant_of_your.

OET-LV MAL 2:15

15 And_not one he_made and_a_remnant_of spirit to_him/it and_what the_one seeking offspring_of god and_you(pl)_will_take_heed in_spirit_of_your(pl) and_with_the_wife_of your_youth(s)_of_your not let_anyone_deal_treacherously.

OET-LV MAL 2:16

16 If/because he_hates sending_away YHWH the_god_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) he_says and_he_will_cover violence over clothing_of_his YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_you(pl)_will_take_heed in_spirit_of_your(pl) and_not you(pl)_must_act_treacherously.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:8–11

OET-RV MAL 3:8

8 Can a human rob God? Yes, you’re all robbing me, but you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ By failing to give a tenth plus offerings.

OET-RV MAL 3:9

9 You’re all cursed because you’re robbing me—the whole nation of you.

OET-RV MAL 3:10

10 Bring the full tenth into the temple storeroom, so that there’ll be food in my house for the temple workers,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “In fact, you all can test me by doing that and see if I don’t open the windows of heaven for you all and pour out an overflowing blessing for you.

OET-RV MAL 3:11

11 I’ll rebuke the devourer for you all, so that it won’t destroy your crops, and the fruit off your vines in the countryside won’t be lost,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 3:8

8 Will_ someone _he_rob god if/because you(pl) are_robbing DOM_me and_you(pl)_say how have_we_robbed_you the_tithe and_the_contribution.

OET-LV MAL 3:9

9 With_curse you(pl) are_cursed and_me you(pl) the_nation of_it_of_all are_robbing.

OET-LV MAL 3:10

10 Bring DOM all_of the_tithe into the_house_of the_store and_ food _let_it_be in_house_of_my and_test_me please by_this YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says if not I_will_open to/for_you(pl) DOM the_windows_of the_heavens and_I_will_pour_out to/for_you(pl) blessing until not sufficiency.

OET-LV MAL 3:11

11 And_I_will_rebuke to/for_you(pl) (in)_the_which]_devours and_not it_will_destroy to/for_you(pl) DOM the_fruit_of the_soil and_not it_will_prove_barren to/for_you(pl) the_vine in_the_field YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.
Show passage in OET: MAL 1:8

OET-RV MAL 1:8

8 Don’t you think it’s wrong when you sacrifice blind animals? Isn’t it evil when you offer lame or sick animals? Try presenting them to your governor! Will he welcome you or would he be offended?” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 1:8

8 And_because/when you(pl)_bring_near a_blind_animal to_sacrifice is_it_not evil and_because/when you(pl)_bring_near a_lame_animal and_a_sick_animal is_it_not evil bring_it_near please to_governor_of_your will_he_be_pleased_with_you or will_he_lift_up face_of_your YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

Jump to OET MAL 1:6–14 section.

Jump to OET MAL 2:14–16 section.

Jump to OET MAL 3:8–11 section.

Jump to OET MAL 1:8 section.

Purpose and Theology

Malachi was written to shake the people of Judah from their spiritual lethargy and to warn them that judgment was coming unless they repented. The people doubted God’s love (1:2) and justice (2:17) and did not take his commands seriously (1:6; 3:14-18). Yet God was “a great King” (1:14) with a great name that was to be feared even beyond the border of Israel (vv 5, 11 OET MAL 1:5 · OET MAL 1:11). Malachi repeatedly urged both the priests and the people to revere God and give him the honor he deserved. God was Israel’s Father and Creator (2:10), but the nation showed contempt for his name (1:6; 3:5). In response to this contempt, God would send his messenger to announce the Day of the Lord (3:1). John the Baptist did call the nation to repentance, and Christ came to cleanse the temple (Jn 2:14-15) and to establish the covenant (Mal 3:1-2). Most of the work of refining and purifying will take place at the Second Coming, when Christ returns to purify his people (cf. vv 2-4) and judge the wicked (4:1).

Show passage in OET: MAL 1:2

OET-RV MAL 1:2

2 “I have loved you all,” says Yahweh, but you say, “How have you shown your love for us?”
 ¶ “Wasn’t Esav (Esau) Ya’akov’s (Jacob’s) brother?” declares Yahweh. “Yet I’ve loved Ya’akov

OET-LV MAL 1:2

2 I_have_loved you(pl) YHWH he_says and_you(pl)_say how have_you(pl)_loved_us am_not did_a_brother ˊĒsāv belong_to_Yaˊₐqoⱱ/(Jacob) the_utterance_of YHWH and_I_loved DOM Yaˊₐqoⱱ.
Show passage in OET: MAL 2:17

OET-RV MAL 2:17

17 You’ve all wearied Yahweh with your words, and yet you ask, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Yahweh is pleased even with those who do evil, and he’s happy with all of them,” or “Where is the god of justice?”

OET-LV MAL 2:17

17 You(pl)_have_wearied YHWH with_words/messages_of_your(pl) and_you(pl)_say how did_we_weary_him by_saying_your(pl) every_of one_who_does_of (of)_evil is_good in/on_both_eyes_of YHWH and_in_them he he_delights or where is_the_god_of (the)_justice.
Show passage in OET: MAL 1:6

OET-RV MAL 1:6

6 “A son honours his father, and a servant honours his master, so if I’m a father, where is my honour? If I am a master, where is my respect?” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh to all you priests who despise my name.
 ¶ “But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’

OET-LV MAL 1:6

6 A_son he_honours a_father and_a_servant master(s)_of_his and_if am_a_father I where honour_of_is_my and_if am_a_master(s) I where fear_of_is_my he_says YHWH soldiers/messengers to/for_you(pl) Oh_priests who_despise_of name_of_(of)_my and_you(pl)_say how have_we_despised DOM name_of_your.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:14–18

OET-RV MAL 3:14

14 You’ve all said, ‘It’s a waste of time serving God. What did we gain by keeping his requirements, or by being sorrowful in front of Commander-in-chief Yahweh?

OET-RV MAL 3:15

15 It seems that arrogant people are happier. Evil people not only prosper, but they even challenge God yet nothing happens to them.’ ”

OET-RV MAL 3:16

16 Then those who still respected Yahweh spoke with one another. Yahweh paid attention and listened, and while he watched, a book of remembrance was written about those who respected Yahweh and honoured his name.

OET-RV MAL 3:17

17 “They’ll be mine,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “On the day when I assemble my treasured possession, I won’t punish those people, just like a father doesn’t punish his son who obeys him.

OET-RV MAL 3:18

18 Then once again you’ll all be able to see the difference between righteous people and wicked people—between those who serve God and those who don’t.

OET-LV MAL 3:14

14 You(pl)_have_said is_futility to_serve god and_what is_the_profit that/for/because/then/when we_have_kept charge_of_his and_because/when we_have_walked mournfully from_face/in_front_of YHWH soldiers/messengers.

OET-LV MAL 3:15

15 And_now we are_calling_blessed arrogant_people both those_who_do_of (of)_wickedness they_have_been_built_up as_well_as they_have_tested god and_they_have_escaped.

OET-LV MAL 3:16

16 Then those_fearing_of (of)_YHWH they_spoke_together each with his/its_neighbour and_ YHWH _he_paid_attention and_he_listened and_ a_document_of remembrance _it_was_written before_him of_those_fearing_of (of)_YHWH and_of_those_who_esteemed_of his/its_name.

OET-LV MAL 3:17

17 And_they_will_be to_me YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says to_day when I will_be_making a_possession and_I_will_have_compassion on_them just_as everyone he_has_compassion on his/its_son who_serves DOM_him/it.

OET-LV MAL 3:18

18 And_you(pl)_will_return and_you(pl)_will_see between a_righteous_person and_a_wicked_person between one_who_serves_of (of)_god and_one_who not he_serves_him.
Show passage in OET: MAL 1:14

OET-RV MAL 1:14

14 “May the cheats be cursed who have male animals in their flocks and vow to give them, but instead sacrifices a second-class animal to the master! Yes, I’m a powerful king,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh, “and my name will be carefully respected among the nations.”

OET-LV MAL 1:14

14 And_be_ one_who_deals_deceptively _cursed and_there_is among_flock_of_his a_male and_one_who_makes_a_vow and_one_who_sacrifices a_blemished_animal to_the_of_master if/because am_a_king great I YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_name_of_my is_to_be_feared among_nations.
Show passage in OET: MAL 1:5; MAL 1:11

OET-RV MAL 1:5

5 Your own eyes will see it, and you’ll say, ‘Yahweh is great even outside Yisrael’s (Israel’s) borders.’ ”

OET-RV MAL 1:11

11 People in other countries from the east all the way to the west will honour me, and incense and genuine sacrifices will be offered to me, because my reputation in those countries will be praised,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 1:5

5 And_your_two’s_own_of_eyes they_will_see and_you(pl) you(pl)_will_say YHWH he_is_great from_under (to)_the_border_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel).

OET-LV MAL 1:11

11 If/because from_the_rising_of the_sun and_unto setting_of_its is_great name_of_my among_nations and_on/over_all place incense is_being_brought_near to_name_of_my and_an_offering a_pure if/because is_great name_of_my among_nations YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.
Show passage in OET: MAL 2:10

OET-RV MAL 2:10

10 Don’t we all have one father? Didn’t the one God create us all? So why do we cheat each other, thus disrespecting the agreement with our ancestors?

OET-LV MAL 2:10

10 Am_not does_a_father one belong_to_all_of_of_us am_not god one did_he_create_us why do_we_deal_treacherously each with_brother_of_his to_profane the_covenant_of our_ancestors_of_our.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:5

OET-RV MAL 3:5

5 This is what Commander-in-chief Yahweh says, “At that time, I’ll come to you all to judge you. I’ll quickly testify against all those who practice sorcery, against adulterers, against those who lie in court, against those who don’t pay their workers fairly, against those who mistreat widows and orphans, against those who don’t treat the foreigners among you decently, and against those who refuse to honour me.

OET-LV MAL 3:5

5 And_I_will_draw_near to_you(pl) for_judgement and_I_will_be a_witness who_hastens on_sorcerers and_on_adulterers and_on_who]_swear_an_oath to_falsehood and_on_those_who_defraud_of (of)_the_hire_of a_hired_labourer a_widow and_a_fatherless_one and_those_who_thrust_aside_of (of)_a_sojourner and_not they_fear_me YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.
Show passage in OET: JHN 2:14–15

OET-RV JHN 2:14

14 There in the temple, he discovered merchants selling cows and sheep and doves, and moneychangers sitting at their tables.

OET-RV JHN 2:15

15 Yeshua formed some cords into a whip and drove the sheep and cows out of the temple grounds, and he overturned the tables—spilling the coins of the moneychangers onto the ground.

OET-LV JHN 2:14

14 And he_found in the temple the ones selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money-changers sitting.

OET-LV JHN 2:15

15 And having_made a_whip of cords, all he_throw_out both the sheep and the oxen from the temple, and he_poured_out the coins of_the moneychangers, and he_overturned the tables.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:1–2

OET-RV MAL 3:1

3 “Listen, I’m about to send my messenger and he’ll prepare the path ahead of me. Then the master who you’re all looking for will suddenly come to his temple, yes, the messenger who you are all happy about—the party to the agreement—he’ll come,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 3:2

2 But who could survive it when he comes? Who can stand when he appears, because he’ll be like the refiner’s fire and like the cleaners’ powerful soap?

OET-LV MAL 3:1

3 Here_I am_about_to_send messenger_of_my and_he_will_make_clear a_way before_me and_suddenly he_will_come to temple_of_his the_master whom you(pl) are_seeking and_the_messenger_of the_covenant whom you(pl) are_delighting THERE he_is_about_to_come YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 3:2

2 And_who will_endure DOM the_day_of his_coming and_who is_the_one_who_will_stand when_appears_he if/because he is_like_the_fire a_refiner and_like_the_soap washers.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:2–4

OET-RV MAL 3:2

2 But who could survive it when he comes? Who can stand when he appears, because he’ll be like the refiner’s fire and like the cleaners’ powerful soap?

OET-RV MAL 3:3

3 Yahweh will act as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify Levi’s descendants the priests—yes, he’ll refine you all with fire like gold and silver, and you’ll bring offerings to him that are acceptable.

OET-RV MAL 3:4

4 After that, the offerings of the people of Yehudah (Judah) and Yerushalem (Jerusalem) will be pleasing to Yahweh, as in ancient times, and as in previous years.

OET-LV MAL 3:2

2 And_who will_endure DOM the_day_of his_coming and_who is_the_one_who_will_stand when_appears_he if/because he is_like_the_fire a_refiner and_like_the_soap washers.

OET-LV MAL 3:3

3 And_he_will_sit one_who_refines and_one_who_purifies silver and_he_will_purify DOM the_descendants_of Lēvī and_he_will_refine DOM_them like_gold and_like_silver and_they_will_be to/for_YHWH bringing_near_of (of)_an_offering in_righteousness.

OET-LV MAL 3:4

4 And_it_will_be_pleasing to/for_YHWH the_offering_of Yəhūdāh/(Judah) and_Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) like_the_days_of antiquity and_like_years former.
Show passage in OET: MAL 4:1

OET-RV MAL 4:1

4 “Yes, listen, the day that burns like a furnace is coming, when all the arrogant people and all the evildoers will become useless pieces of dry stalks in a field. The day that is coming will burn them up,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh, “so they’ll be gone without leaving any roots or branches.

OET-LV MAL 3:19

19  If/because HERE the_day is_coming it_is_burning like_oven and_they_will_be all_of arrogant_people and_all one_who_does_of (of)_wickedness stubble and_ the_day which_is_coming _it_will_set_ablaze DOM_them YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says that not it_will_leave to/for_them root and_branch.

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Jump to OET MAL 1:5 section. · OET MAL 1:11 section.

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Content

God’s Great Love for Israel (1:1-5)

Show passage in OET: MAL 1:1–5

OET-RV MAL 1:1

1 This is a message that Yahweh gave to Malaki (Malachi) for the Israelis:

OET-RV MAL 1:2

2 “I have loved you all,” says Yahweh, but you say, “How have you shown your love for us?”
 ¶ “Wasn’t Esav (Esau) Ya’akov’s (Jacob’s) brother?” declares Yahweh. “Yet I’ve loved Ya’akov

OET-RV MAL 1:3

3 and rejected Esav. I’ve turned the hills where Esav lived into a wasteland and given his inheritance to the wild jackals.”

OET-RV MAL 1:4

4 If Esav’s descendants in Edom say, “We’ve been crushed, but we’ll return and rebuild what was destroyed,” then Commander-in-chief Yahweh will say, “They might build, but I will tear down. Others will call them ‘The country of wickedness’ and ‘The people who Yahweh is forever angry with.’

OET-RV MAL 1:5

5 Your own eyes will see it, and you’ll say, ‘Yahweh is great even outside Yisrael’s (Israel’s) borders.’ ”

OET-LV MAL 1:1

1 The_oracle of_the_message_of of_YHWH to Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) by_the_hand_of Malʼākī.

OET-LV MAL 1:2

2 I_have_loved you(pl) YHWH he_says and_you(pl)_say how have_you(pl)_loved_us am_not did_a_brother ˊĒsāv belong_to_Yaˊₐqoⱱ/(Jacob) the_utterance_of YHWH and_I_loved DOM Yaˊₐqoⱱ.

OET-LV MAL 1:3

3 And_DOM ˊĒsāv I_hated and_I_have_made DOM mountains_of_his a_waste and_DOM inheritance_of_his for_female_jackals_of the_wilderness.

OET-LV MAL 1:4

4 If/because ʼEdōm it_will_say we_have_been_shattered and_we_will_return and_we_will_rebuild the_ruins thus YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says they they_will_build and_I I_will_tear_down and_people_will_call to/for_them a_territory_of wickedness and_the_people which YHWH he_was_indignant until perpetuity.

OET-LV MAL 1:5

5 And_your_two’s_own_of_eyes they_will_see and_you(pl) you(pl)_will_say YHWH he_is_great from_under (to)_the_border_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel).

Jump to OET MAL 1:1–5 section.

To introduce the book, Malachi presents a contrast between God’s love for Israel and his hatred for Edom. Yet the assertion of God’s love is greeted with a strange question: “How have you loved us?” God loved Israel by entering into a covenant with the nation at Mt Sinai, just after he had freed them from the prison of Egypt. He had chosen them as his special people (cf. Gn 12:1-3; Ex 19:5-6), whereas the descendants of Esau were not chosen (cf. Rom 9:10-13). Both Israel and Edom endured invasion and destruction, but only Israel was restored and rebuilt after the exile. The people of Edom were driven from their homeland by the Nabateans between 550 and 400 BC, and they never regained their territory. Through the judgment of Edom, God demonstrated that he is the great Ruler over the nations (Mal 1:5) and that he will not forget Israel.

Show passage in OET: GEN 12:1–3

OET-RV GEN 12:1

12 Then Yahweh said to Avram, “You must leave your land and your relatives and your father’s house and go to the land that I’ll show you.

OET-RV GEN 12:2

2 I’ll bless you and make you into a great nation. I’ll make you famous and you’ll be a blessing to others.

OET-RV GEN 12:3

3 I’ll bless everyone who blesses you, but I’ll curse anyone who curses you. All the families on the earth will be blessed because of you.

OET-LV GEN 12:1

12 And_ YHWH _he/it_said to ʼAⱱrām go to/for_yourself(m) from_your(ms)_land and_from_your(ms)_descendants and_from_household your_father_of_your to the_earth/land which I_will_show_you(ms).

OET-LV GEN 12:2

2 And_I_will_make_you(ms) to_(a)_nation great and_I_will_bless_you(ms) and_I_will_make_big/great your(ms)_name and_be a_blessing.

OET-LV GEN 12:3

3 And_I_will_bless (those_who)bless_you(ms) and_despises_you(ms) I_will_curse and_they_will_be_blessed in_you(ms) all_of the_clans_of the_soil.
Show passage in OET: EXO 19:5–6

OET-RV EXO 19:5

5 And now, if you all carefully listen to my words and keep my agreement, then your nation will be my possession, separate from all the others, because all the earth is mine,

OET-RV EXO 19:6

6 So you all will be my kingdom of priests and a nation dedicated to me.” (That’s the message to pass on to the Israelis.)

OET-LV EXO 19:5

5 And_now if carefully_(listen) you(pl)_will_listen to_voice_of_my and_you(pl)_will_keep DOM covenant_of_my and_you(pl)_will_be to_me a_possession from_all the_peoples if/because to_me all_of the_earth/land.

OET-LV EXO 19:6

6 And_you(pl) you(pl)_will_be to_me a_kingdom_of priests and_a_nation holy these are_the_words/messages which you_will_speak to the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel).
Show passage in OET: ROM 9:10–13

OET-RV ROM 9:10

10 And not only that, but also Rivkah (Rebecca), from one pregnancy to our ancestor Yitshak, delivered twins.

OET-RV ROM 9:11

11 Before they were born, and so before they could do anything good or bad, in order that God’s deliberate choice would stand

OET-RV ROM 9:12

12 (not as a result of effort, but by God’s announcement), she was told, ‘The older child will serve the younger one.’

OET-RV ROM 9:13

13 As it was written: ‘I loved Ya’akov (Jacob) but I hated Esav (Esau).’

OET-LV ROM 9:10

10 Not and only this, but also Ɽebekka/(Riⱱqāh) by one sexual_intercourse, having of_Isaʼak, the father of_us,

OET-LV ROM 9:11

11 for/because not_yet having_been_born, nor having_done any good or bad, in_order_that the according_to choice purpose of_ the _god may_be_remaining,

OET-LV ROM 9:12

12 not of works, but of the one calling, it_was_said to_her, that The greater will_be_serving for_the lessor.

OET-LV ROM 9:13

13 As it_has_been_written:
- Yakōb/(Yaˊₐqoⱱ) I_loved, but the Aʸsau/(ˊĒsāv) I_hated.
Show passage in OET: MAL 1:5

OET-RV MAL 1:5

5 Your own eyes will see it, and you’ll say, ‘Yahweh is great even outside Yisrael’s (Israel’s) borders.’ ”

OET-LV MAL 1:5

5 And_your_two’s_own_of_eyes they_will_see and_you(pl) you(pl)_will_say YHWH he_is_great from_under (to)_the_border_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel).

Jump to OET GEN 12:1–3 section.

Jump to OET EXO 19:5–6 section.

Jump to OET ROM 9:10–13 section.

Jump to OET MAL 1:5 section.

The Unacceptable Sacrifices of the Priests (1:6-14)

Although God deserved the honor and reverence of the Israelites, both the people and the priests openly disdained his laws and regulations. Strangely, it was the priests who led the way into disobedience. Sacrifices and offerings were supposed to atone for sin, but the animals offered by the priests only served to pollute or defile the altar (1:7, 12 OET MAL 1:7 · OET MAL 1:12). According to Leviticus, animals with defects were unacceptable as sacrifices, but Malachi mentions that the priests were offering to the Lord animals that were stolen and mutilated, crippled and sick (v 13; cf. v 8). To emphasize their contempt, the Lord challenged the priests to bring comparable presents to the governor. Would they dare to insult him in this fashion and face sure rejection? Rather than having the priests continue to bring unfit sacrifices to the altar, the Lord asked them to close the temple doors entirely (v 10). Going through the motions never pleased God, either in ancient times (cf. Is 1:12-13) or modern. By calling the altar and its sacrifices “contemptible” (Mal 1:7, 12 OET MAL 1:7 · OET MAL 1:12), the priests were no better than the wicked sons of Eli, whose disregard of the rules for sacrifices sent them to a premature death (cf. 1 Sm 2:15-17).

Show passage in OET: MAL 1:7; MAL 1:12

OET-RV MAL 1:7

7 By offering polluted food on my altar. But you say, ‘How have we polluted you?’ By saying that Yahweh’s table can just be disrespected.

OET-RV MAL 1:12

12 “But you all are dishonouring my name when you say that the master’s table is polluted, and that its fruit, its food, can be treated with contempt.

OET-LV MAL 1:7

7 You(pl)_are_bringing_near on altar_of_my food defiled and_you(pl)_say how have_we_defiled_you by_saying_your(pl) the_table_of YHWH it is_despicable.

OET-LV MAL 1:12

12 And_you(pl) are_profaning it by_saying_your(pl) the_table_of my_master it is_defiled and_fruit_of_its is_despicable food_of_its.
Show passage in OET: MAL 1:13

OET-RV MAL 1:13

13 You all also say, ‘How tiresome this is,’ and you snort at it,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “You all bring animals for your offering that were killed by a wild animal or is lame or sick. Should I accept those from you?” says Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 1:13

13 And_you(pl)_say THERE what_hardship and_you(pl)_sniff_at it YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_you(pl)_bring a_stolen_animal and_DOM the_lame_animal and_DOM the_sick_animal and_you(pl)_bring DOM the_offering will_I_accept it from_hand_of_your(pl) YHWH he_says.
Show passage in OET: MAL 1:10

OET-RV MAL 1:10

10 “Yeah, if only there was one person among you who would shut the temple gates so that you all couldn’t just continue to light worthless fires on my altar. I get no pleasure from you all,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh, “and I won’t accept any offering that you all bring me.

OET-LV MAL 1:10

10 Who also is_among_you(pl) and_he_will_shut the_doors and_not you(pl)_will_set_light_to altar_of_my in_vain there_is_not to_me pleasure in_you(pl) YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_an_offering not I_will_accept from_hand_of_your(pl).
Show passage in OET: ISA 1:12–13

OET-RV ISA 1:12

12 Who told you all that you had to appear in front of me?
 ⇔ Who said that you all should come and trample through my courtyards?

OET-RV ISA 1:13

13 Don’t keep bringing me worthless offerings.
 ⇔ They smell terribly bad to me.
 ⇔ New moon holidays and sabbaths, calling of assemblies—
 ⇔ I can’t stand your disobedience mixed with your festive celebrations.

OET-LV ISA 1:12

12 If/because you(pl)_come to_present_yourselves presence_of_my who did_he_require this from_hand_of_your(pl) to_trample courts_of_my.

OET-LV ISA 1:13

13 Not you(pl)_must_repeat to_bring an_offering_of worthlessness incense is_an_abomination it to_me new_moon and_sabbath the_calling convocation[s] not I_am_able_to_endure wickedness and_assembli[es].
Show passage in OET: SA1 2:15–17

OET-RV SA1 2:15

15 Also, before the fat was removed to burn, the priest’s servant would say to the person sacrificing, “Give some meat to the priest—he doesn’t want just boiled meat all the time—he’ll take some raw meat as well to roast.”

OET-RV SA1 2:16

16 But if the person tried to say, “Once the fat has all been burnt, then take whatever you want for yourself,” then he’d assert, “No, you’d better give it right now or I’ll take it by force.”

OET-RV SA1 2:17

17 And so the actions of those young men were very wicked in Yahweh’s mind because they just treated sacrifices to Yahweh with contempt.

OET-LV SA1 2:15

15 Also before_before they_made_smoke DOM the_fat and_he_came the_servant_of the_priest/officer and_saying(ms) to_person who_was_sacrificing give meat to_roast to_priest and_not he_will_accept from_you meat boiled if/because (if) raw.

OET-LV SA1 2:16

16 And_he/it_said to_him/it the_man surely_(make_smoke) let_them_make_smoke as_day the_fat and_take to/for_yourself(m) just_as appetite_of_your it_desires and_saying(ms) mmm if/because now you_will_give_it and_if not I_take_it by_force.

OET-LV SA1 2:17

17 And_it_became the_sin_of the_young_men great very with the_presence_of YHWH if/because the_men they_treated_with_contempt DOM the_offering_of YHWH.

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Jump to OET ISA 1:12–13 section.

Jump to OET SA1 2:15–17 section.

In sharp contrast to the attitude of the priests stands the emphasis upon God’s greatness in Malachi 1:11 and 14. God is more powerful than the gods of other nations, and even if Israel’s priests and people dishonor the Lord, eventually pure offerings will be brought to God by believing Gentiles. Perhaps these offerings refer to prayer and praise (cf. Ps 19:14; Heb 13:15; Rv 5:8), but others interpret the reference more literally (cf. Is 56:7; 60:7). Peter may be alluding to this verse in connection with the conversion of Cornelius (Acts 10:35).

Show passage in OET: MAL 1:11

OET-RV MAL 1:11

11 People in other countries from the east all the way to the west will honour me, and incense and genuine sacrifices will be offered to me, because my reputation in those countries will be praised,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 1:11

11 If/because from_the_rising_of the_sun and_unto setting_of_its is_great name_of_my among_nations and_on/over_all place incense is_being_brought_near to_name_of_my and_an_offering a_pure if/because is_great name_of_my among_nations YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.
Show passage in OET: PSA 19:14

OET-RV PSA 19:14

14 Let the words from my mouth
 ⇔ ≈ and even my inner thoughts
 ⇔ be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh—
 ⇔ the secure place that I can run to,
 ⇔ ≈ and the one who paid for my release from slavery.

OET-LV PSA 19:15

15  Let_them_be for_acceptance the_words/messages_of my_mouth_of_my and_the_meditation_of my_heart_of_my to_your_face Oh_YHWH rock_of_my and_redeemer_of_my.
Show passage in OET: HEB 13:15

OET-RV HEB 13:15

15 With Yeshua’s help, we should always be praising God as if we were presenting offerings to him. We do that when we say that we believe that Yeshua is God.

OET-LV HEB 13:15

15 Through him therefore we_may_be_offering_up the_sacrifice of_praise through everyone to_ the _god, this is the_fruit of_the_lips confessing to_the name of_him.
Show passage in OET: REV 5:8

OET-RV REV 5:8

8 When he’d taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders knelt down in front of the lamb. Each elder held a harp and a bowl that was full of incense (which symbolised the prayers of the believers).

OET-LV REV 5:8

8 And when he_took the four, scroll the living_creatures and the twenty four elders fell before the lamb, having each a_harp and bowls golden being_full of_incenses, which are the prayers of_the holy ones.
Show passage in OET: ISA 56:7

OET-RV ISA 56:7

7 I’ll bring them to my sacred mountain
 ⇔ and make them happy in my temple where people pray.
 ⇔ Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be acceptable on my altar,
 ⇔ because my temple will be called a prayer house for all the nations.

OET-LV ISA 56:7

7 And_I_will_bring_them to the_mountain_of my_holiness_of_my and_I_will_make_them_rejoice in_house_of my_prayer_of_my offerings_of_their_burnt and_sacrifices_of_their will_be_for_acceptance on altar_of_my if/because house_of_my a_house_of prayer it_will_be_called to/from_all/each/any/every the_peoples.
Show passage in OET: ISA 60:7

OET-RV ISA 60:7

7 All the flocks from Kedar will be gathered for you.
 ⇔ ≈ The rams from Nevayot will serve you.
 ⇔ They’ll be accepted to go up onto my altar,
 ⇔ and I’ll decorate my house beautifully.

OET-LV ISA 60:7

7 Every_of (the)_flock_of Qēdār they_will_gather to/for_you(fs) the_rams_of Nəⱱāyōt they_will_serve_you they_will_go_up on acceptance altar_of_my and_the_house_of my_splendour_of_my I_will_beautify.
Show passage in OET: ACT 10:35

OET-RV ACT 10:35

35 but he accepts people from any nation as long as they honour and obey him.

OET-LV ACT 10:35

35 but in every nation, the one revering him and working righteousness, is acceptable to_him.

Jump to OET MAL 1:11 section.

Jump to OET PSA 19:14 section.

Jump to OET HEB 13:15 section.

Jump to OET REV 5:8 section.

Jump to OET ISA 56:7 section.

Jump to OET ISA 60:7 section.

Jump to OET ACT 10:35 section.

The Punishment of the Priests (2:1-9)

Show passage in OET: MAL 2:1–9

OET-RV MAL 2:1

2 Now you priests, this command is for all of you:

OET-RV MAL 2:2

2 Commander-in-chief Yahweh says, “If you all won’t listen and won’t decide in your minds to honour to my reputation, then I’ll send a curse on you all—in fact I’ll curse your blessings. Indeed, I’ve already cursed them, because you all are not internalising my instructions.

OET-RV MAL 2:3

3 Listen, I’m about to rebuke your descendants, and I’ll spread the offal from your festivals on your faces, and you all will be taken away with it.

OET-RV MAL 2:4

4 That’s so you’ll all know that it’s me who sent this command to you: so that my agreement with the Levites can continue,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 2:5

5 “My agreement with your ancestor Levi was to give life and peace, and I gave them to them. It was an agreement based on respect, and they respected me and honoured my name.

OET-RV MAL 2:6

6 They taught the people what was right and true—they didn’t tell lies. They worked for me peacefully and loyally, and they encouraged many people to stop disobeying.

OET-RV MAL 2:7

7 Yes, priests should pass on knowledge and people should look to them for good teaching, because they are Commander-in-chief Yahweh’s messengers.

OET-RV MAL 2:8

8 But you all have turned away from that path and have caused many people to stumble because of what you’ve taught—you all have corrupted the agreement with Levi,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 2:9

9 “So that’s why I’ve caused you all to be despised by all the people and humiliated—because you all haven’t followed me, but rather you’ve been biased in matters of the law.”

OET-LV MAL 2:1

2 And_now is_to_you(pl) the_command (the)_this Oh_priests.

OET-LV MAL 2:2

2 If not you(pl)_will_listen and_if not you(pl)_will_set on heart to_give honour to_name_of_my YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_I_will_send on_you(pl) DOM the_curse and_I_will_curse DOM blessings_of_your(pl) and_also I_have_cursed_it if/because not_you(pl) are_setting on heart.

OET-LV MAL 2:3

3 Here_I am_about_to_rebuke to/for_you(pl) DOM the_offspring and_I_will_spread dung on your(pl)_faces the_dung_of your(pl)_festival_sacrifices_of_your(pl) and_someone_will_carry_away you(pl) to_him/it.

OET-LV MAL 2:4

4 And_you(pl)_will_know if/because_that I_have_sent to_you(pl) DOM the_command (the)_this to_ covenant_of_my _be with Lēvī YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 2:5

5 Covenant_of_my it_was with_him/it the_life and_(the)_well-being and_I_gave_them to_him/it fear and_he_feared_me and_of name_of_my he he_was_in_awe.

OET-LV MAL 2:6

6 Instruction_of truth it_was in_mouth_of_his and_unrighteousness not it_was_found on_lips_of_his in_peace and_in_uprightness he_walked with_me and_many_people he_turned_away from_iniquity.

OET-LV MAL 2:7

7 If/because the_lips_of a_priest they_will_preserve knowledge and_instruction people_will_seek from_mouth_of_his if/because is_the_messenger_of YHWH soldiers/messengers he.

OET-LV MAL 2:8

8 And_you(pl) you(pl)_have_turned_aside from the_way you(pl)_have_caused_to_stumble many_people by_instruction you(pl)_have_corrupted the_covenant_of (the)_Lēvī YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 2:9

9 And_also I I_have_made you(pl) despised and_lowly to/from_all/each/any/every the_people according_to_the_mouth_of that not_you(pl) are_keeping DOM ways_of_my and_you(pl)_are_lifting_up faces in_instruction.

Jump to OET MAL 2:1–9 section.

One of the functions of the priests was to pronounce blessings upon the people in the name of God, but their disgraceful behavior turned the blessings into curses (Mal 2:2). Because of the priests’ sinfulness and the poor condition of the animals, their sacrifices were also worthless, and the entrails of the animals will be spread on their faces as a sign that God holds them in contempt. The disgrace heaped upon the priests differs sharply from the honor enjoyed by Aaron and his descendants. Malachi refers to a covenant of life and peace (v 5) made with Levi and more particularly with Aaron’s grandson Phinehas, who courageously took action against the Jews involved in idolatry and immorality (Nm 25:10-13). In those days the priests revered the Lord and turned many from sin (Mal 2:6).

Show passage in OET: MAL 2:2

OET-RV MAL 2:2

2 Commander-in-chief Yahweh says, “If you all won’t listen and won’t decide in your minds to honour to my reputation, then I’ll send a curse on you all—in fact I’ll curse your blessings. Indeed, I’ve already cursed them, because you all are not internalising my instructions.

OET-LV MAL 2:2

2 If not you(pl)_will_listen and_if not you(pl)_will_set on heart to_give honour to_name_of_my YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_I_will_send on_you(pl) DOM the_curse and_I_will_curse DOM blessings_of_your(pl) and_also I_have_cursed_it if/because not_you(pl) are_setting on heart.
Show passage in OET: MAL 2:5

OET-RV MAL 2:5

5 “My agreement with your ancestor Levi was to give life and peace, and I gave them to them. It was an agreement based on respect, and they respected me and honoured my name.

OET-LV MAL 2:5

5 Covenant_of_my it_was with_him/it the_life and_(the)_well-being and_I_gave_them to_him/it fear and_he_feared_me and_of name_of_my he he_was_in_awe.
Show passage in OET: NUM 25:10–13

OET-RV NUM 25:10

10 Then Yahweh spoke to Mosheh,

OET-RV NUM 25:11

11 “Aharon’s grandson Pinhas has deflected my anger from the Israelis by demonstrating my seriousness about their behaviour, so now in my zeal, I won’t eliminate the Israelis.

OET-RV NUM 25:12

12 So tell him that I’m making a peace agreement with him.

OET-RV NUM 25:13

13 It’s an agreement that gives him and his descendants the rights to be priests because he was zealous on his god’s behalf and he worked towards removing the guilt of the people.”

OET-LV NUM 25:10

10 And_ YHWH _he/it_spoke to Mosheh to_saying.

OET-LV NUM 25:11

11 Pinḩāş the_son_of ʼElˊāzār the_son_of ʼAhₐron the_priest/officer he_has_turned_back DOM rage_of_my from_under the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) because_he_was_zealous DOM zeal_of_my among_them and_not I_made_an_end_of DOM the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) in_zeal_of_my.

OET-LV NUM 25:12

12 For_so/thus/hence say HERE_I am_about_to_give to_him/it DOM covenant_of_my peace.

OET-LV NUM 25:13

13 And_it_will_belong for_him/it and_to_offspring_of_his after_him a_covenant_of priesthood_of perpetuity because that he_was_zealous for_god_of_his and_he_made_atonement on the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel).
Show passage in OET: MAL 2:6

OET-RV MAL 2:6

6 They taught the people what was right and true—they didn’t tell lies. They worked for me peacefully and loyally, and they encouraged many people to stop disobeying.

OET-LV MAL 2:6

6 Instruction_of truth it_was in_mouth_of_his and_unrighteousness not it_was_found on_lips_of_his in_peace and_in_uprightness he_walked with_me and_many_people he_turned_away from_iniquity.

Jump to OET MAL 2:2 section.

Jump to OET MAL 2:5 section.

Jump to OET NUM 25:10–13 section.

Jump to OET MAL 2:6 section.

Another responsibility of the priests was to teach the nation the law handed down by Moses (cf. Lv 10:11). Like prophets, they were messengers of the Lord (Mal 2:7) who were supposed to walk close to the Lord, but now the priests disregarded the law and were dishonest in handing down judicial decisions (Mal 2:9; cf. Lv 19:15).

Show passage in OET: LEV 10:11

OET-RV LEV 10:11

11 and you must teach the Israelis all the instructions that Yahweh has given them via Mosheh (Moses).”

OET-LV LEV 10:11

11 And_to_teach DOM the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) DOM all_of the_regulations which YHWH he_has_spoken to_them by_the_hand_of Mosheh.
Show passage in OET: MAL 2:7

OET-RV MAL 2:7

7 Yes, priests should pass on knowledge and people should look to them for good teaching, because they are Commander-in-chief Yahweh’s messengers.

OET-LV MAL 2:7

7 If/because the_lips_of a_priest they_will_preserve knowledge and_instruction people_will_seek from_mouth_of_his if/because is_the_messenger_of YHWH soldiers/messengers he.
Show passage in OET: MAL 2:9

OET-RV MAL 2:9

9 “So that’s why I’ve caused you all to be despised by all the people and humiliated—because you all haven’t followed me, but rather you’ve been biased in matters of the law.”

OET-LV MAL 2:9

9 And_also I I_have_made you(pl) despised and_lowly to/from_all/each/any/every the_people according_to_the_mouth_of that not_you(pl) are_keeping DOM ways_of_my and_you(pl)_are_lifting_up faces in_instruction.
Show passage in OET: LEV 19:15

OET-RV LEV 19:15

15 Don’t judge unfairly—showing partiality to the poor, or honouring those who are well-known—you must always judge your fellow citizens fairly.

OET-LV LEV 19:15

15 Not you(pl)_will_do injustice in_judgement not you_will_lift_up the_face_of a_poor_person and_not you_will_honour the_face_of a_great_person in_righteousness you_will_judge citizen_of_your_fellow.

Jump to OET LEV 10:11 section.

Jump to OET MAL 2:7 section.

Jump to OET MAL 2:9 section.

Jump to OET LEV 19:15 section.

The Unfaithfulness of the People (2:10-16)

Show passage in OET: MAL 2:10–16

OET-RV MAL 2:10

10 Don’t we all have one father? Didn’t the one God create us all? So why do we cheat each other, thus disrespecting the agreement with our ancestors?

OET-RV MAL 2:11

11 Our nation of Yehudah (Judah) has been unfaithful to Yahweh and done detestable things in Yisrael (Israel) and in Yerushalem (Jerusalem). Our men have defiled the temple that Yahweh loves by marrying foreign women who worship pagan gods.

OET-RV MAL 2:12

12 May Yahweh, the one who is awake and the one who answers, banish the men who do this from Yisrael, even if they are bringing an offering to Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 2:13

13 Secondly, you cover Yahweh’s altar with tears from all your weeping and groaning because he still ignores your offerings and won’t accept what you all bring to him.

OET-RV MAL 2:14

14 So you ask, “Why not?” Well, it’s because Yahweh can testify that you’ve been unfaithful to the wife that you married when you were young, even though she was your companion, and despite your vows.

OET-RV MAL 2:15

15 Didn’t Yahweh make you and your wife one and give you some of his spirit because he wanted godly children to come from your marriage? So guard yourselves in your spirit, and don’t be unfaithful to the woman you married when you were young.

OET-RV MAL 2:16

16 “Indeed, I hate divorce,” says Yahweh, the god of Yisrael, “and so-called ‘good people’ who are actually cruel,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “So listen to your consciences and don’t be unfaithful.”

OET-LV MAL 2:10

10 Am_not does_a_father one belong_to_all_of_of_us am_not god one did_he_create_us why do_we_deal_treacherously each with_brother_of_his to_profane the_covenant_of our_ancestors_of_our.

OET-LV MAL 2:11

11 Yəhūdāh/(Judah) it_has_acted_treacherously and_an_abomination it_has_been_done in_Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_in_Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) if/because Yəhūdāh it_has_profaned the_sanctuary_of YHWH which he_loves and_it_has_married a_daughter_of a_god_of foreignness.

OET-LV MAL 2:12

12 YHWH may_he_cut_off (to)_person who he_does_it a_protector and_one_who_answers from_the_tents_of Yaˊₐqoⱱ/(Jacob) and_one_who_brings_near an_offering to/for_YHWH soldiers/messengers.

OET-LV MAL 2:13

13 And_this second_thing you(pl)_do to_cover tear[s] DOM the_altar_of YHWH weeping and_groaning from_there_is_not still turning to the_offering and_taking pleasure from_hand_of_your(pl).

OET-LV MAL 2:14

14 And_you(pl)_say concerning what on if/because YHWH he_has_testified between_you(ms) and_between the_wife_of your_youth(s)_of_your whom you you_have_dealt_treacherously with_her and_she companion_of_was_your and_the_wife_of your_covenant_of_your.

OET-LV MAL 2:15

15 And_not one he_made and_a_remnant_of spirit to_him/it and_what the_one seeking offspring_of god and_you(pl)_will_take_heed in_spirit_of_your(pl) and_with_the_wife_of your_youth(s)_of_your not let_anyone_deal_treacherously.

OET-LV MAL 2:16

16 If/because he_hates sending_away YHWH the_god_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) he_says and_he_will_cover violence over clothing_of_his YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_you(pl)_will_take_heed in_spirit_of_your(pl) and_not you(pl)_must_act_treacherously.

Jump to OET MAL 2:10–16 section.

In light of the attitude of the priests, it is not surprising to discover that the people at large were unfaithful to the Lord. God had formed Israel to be his special people, but the people had broken faith with him. A major factor in their unfaithfulness was intermarriage with foreigners, a sin mentioned in Ezra 9:1-2 and Nehemiah 13:23-29. By marrying pagan women, the men of Israel invariably began to worship pagan gods and turn from the Lord. When such intermarriage occurred, it sometimes followed the divorce of an Israelite wife. In Malachi 2:14-15 God underscores the sacred commitment that he himself witnesses when two people marry. If that marriage covenant is shattered by divorce, God is deeply displeased. And it is even more tragic if divorce became an excuse to marry a more attractive or appealing foreigner.

Show passage in OET: EZR 9:1–2

OET-RV EZR 9:1

9 Now as soon as those things were finished, the leaders came to me, saying, “The people of Yisrael (Israel), and the priests and Levites haven’t kept themselves separate from the idolatry of the peoples of the lands: the Kena’anim (Canaanites) , Hitim, Perizim, the Yevusim, Amonim, Moavim, Mitsrim (Egyptians) , and the Amorim.

OET-RV EZR 9:2

2 Instead, they’ve taken women from those peoples as wives for themselves and their sons, so they’ve diluted their sacred heritage with the anti-God customs of those peoples. But the worst is that it’s our leaders and officials that have been at the forefront in this unfaithfulness.”

OET-LV EZR 9:1

9 And_just_ these_things _as_finished they_drew_near to_me the_leaders to_say not the_people Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_the_priests and_the_Lēviyyiy they_have_separated_themselves from_the_peoples_of the_lands according_to_of_their_abominations to_Kənaˊₐnī/(Canaanite)[s] the_Ḩittiy[s] the_Pərizzī[s] the_Yəⱱūşī the_ˊAmmōnī[s] the_Mōʼāⱱite[s] the_Miʦrayim/(Egypt)ian[s] and_the_ʼAmorī[s].

OET-LV EZR 9:2

2 If/because they_have_taken some_of_their_daughters to/for_them and_for_sons_of_their and_ the_offspring_of (the)_holiness _they_have_mixed_themselves with_the_peoples_of the_lands and_the_hand_of the_leaders and_the_officials it_has_been in_unfaithfulness the_this first.
Show passage in OET: NEH 13:23–29

OET-RV NEH 13:23

23 During that time, I also saw Yehudim (Jews) who’d married women from Ashdod, Amon, and Moav (Moab),

OET-RV NEH 13:24

24 and half of their children spoke a foreign language from those other people groups and couldn’t speak Hebrew.

OET-RV NEH 13:25

25 So I scolded those men and cursed them and hit some of them and pulled out their hair. Then I forced them to promise in front on God that they wouldn’t allow their daughters to marry foreign men, or their sons to take foreign wives.

OET-RV NEH 13:26

26 I explained, “Didn’t Yisrael’s (Israel’s) own King Shelomoh (Solomon) sin concerning that same matter? Among all the countries in the world, there wasn’t any other king like, and he was loved by his god who’d placed him there as king over all Yisrael. But even then, the foreign women caused him to sin.

OET-RV NEH 13:27

27 So do we need to hear about all of you doing this terrible evil of being unfaithful to God by marrying foreign wives?”

OET-RV NEH 13:28

28 Also one of Yoyada’s sons (grandson of the high priest Elyashiv) was a son-in-law of Sanvalat the Horoni, so I banished him from my sight.

OET-RV NEH 13:29

29 My god, remember them for bringing shame to the priesthood and dishonouring the vows made by the priests and the Levites.

OET-LV NEH 13:23

23 Also in_the_days the_those I_saw DOM the_Yəhūdī/(Jews) who_they_had_married women Ashdodite ˊAmmōnī Mōʼāⱱites.

OET-LV NEH 13:24

24 And_children_of_their half was_speaking Ashdodite and_not_they were_knowing to_speak Yəhūdī/(Judean) and_according_to_the_language_of people and_people.

OET-LV NEH 13:25

25 And_I_contended with_them and_I_cursed_them and_I_struck from_them men and_I_pulled_out_their_beard and_I_made_them_take_an_oath by_god if you(pl)_will_give daughters_of_your(pl) to_sons_of_their and_if you(pl)_will_take any_of_their_daughters for_sons_of_your(pl) and_for_yourselves.

OET-LV NEH 13:26

26 Am_not on these Shəlomoh/(Solomon) the_king_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) did_he_sin and_among_nations (the)_many not he_was a_king like_him and_loved by_god_of_his he_was and_he_made_him god king over all_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) also him the_wives (the)_foreign they_caused_to_sin.

OET-LV NEH 13:27

27 And_to_you(pl) will_we_listen to_do DOM all_of the_evil (the)_great (the)_this to_act_unfaithfully against_god_of_our by_marrying wives foreign.

OET-LV NEH 13:28

28 And_one_of_the_sons_of Yōyādāˊ/(Joiada) the_son_of ʼElyāshiyⱱ the_priest/officer (the)_great was_a_son-in-law of_Şanⱱallaţ the_Horonite and_I_drove_him_away from_with_me.

OET-LV NEH 13:29

29 Remember to/for_them my_god_of_my on the_defilement(s)_of the_priesthood and_the_covenant_of the_priesthood and_the_Lēviyyiy.
Show passage in OET: MAL 2:14–15

OET-RV MAL 2:14

14 So you ask, “Why not?” Well, it’s because Yahweh can testify that you’ve been unfaithful to the wife that you married when you were young, even though she was your companion, and despite your vows.

OET-RV MAL 2:15

15 Didn’t Yahweh make you and your wife one and give you some of his spirit because he wanted godly children to come from your marriage? So guard yourselves in your spirit, and don’t be unfaithful to the woman you married when you were young.

OET-LV MAL 2:14

14 And_you(pl)_say concerning what on if/because YHWH he_has_testified between_you(ms) and_between the_wife_of your_youth(s)_of_your whom you you_have_dealt_treacherously with_her and_she companion_of_was_your and_the_wife_of your_covenant_of_your.

OET-LV MAL 2:15

15 And_not one he_made and_a_remnant_of spirit to_him/it and_what the_one seeking offspring_of god and_you(pl)_will_take_heed in_spirit_of_your(pl) and_with_the_wife_of your_youth(s)_of_your not let_anyone_deal_treacherously.

Jump to OET EZR 9:1–2 section.

Jump to OET NEH 13:23–29 section.

Jump to OET MAL 2:14–15 section.

The Coming of the Messenger of the Covenant (2:17–3:5 OET MAL 2:17 · OET MAL 3:1–5)

Show passage in OET: MAL 2:17; MAL 3:1–5

OET-RV MAL 2:17

17 You’ve all wearied Yahweh with your words, and yet you ask, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Yahweh is pleased even with those who do evil, and he’s happy with all of them,” or “Where is the god of justice?”

OET-RV MAL 3:1

3 “Listen, I’m about to send my messenger and he’ll prepare the path ahead of me. Then the master who you’re all looking for will suddenly come to his temple, yes, the messenger who you are all happy about—the party to the agreement—he’ll come,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 3:2

2 But who could survive it when he comes? Who can stand when he appears, because he’ll be like the refiner’s fire and like the cleaners’ powerful soap?

OET-RV MAL 3:3

3 Yahweh will act as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify Levi’s descendants the priests—yes, he’ll refine you all with fire like gold and silver, and you’ll bring offerings to him that are acceptable.

OET-RV MAL 3:4

4 After that, the offerings of the people of Yehudah (Judah) and Yerushalem (Jerusalem) will be pleasing to Yahweh, as in ancient times, and as in previous years.

OET-RV MAL 3:5

5 This is what Commander-in-chief Yahweh says, “At that time, I’ll come to you all to judge you. I’ll quickly testify against all those who practice sorcery, against adulterers, against those who lie in court, against those who don’t pay their workers fairly, against those who mistreat widows and orphans, against those who don’t treat the foreigners among you decently, and against those who refuse to honour me.

OET-LV MAL 2:17

17 You(pl)_have_wearied YHWH with_words/messages_of_your(pl) and_you(pl)_say how did_we_weary_him by_saying_your(pl) every_of one_who_does_of (of)_evil is_good in/on_both_eyes_of YHWH and_in_them he he_delights or where is_the_god_of (the)_justice.

OET-LV MAL 3:1

3 Here_I am_about_to_send messenger_of_my and_he_will_make_clear a_way before_me and_suddenly he_will_come to temple_of_his the_master whom you(pl) are_seeking and_the_messenger_of the_covenant whom you(pl) are_delighting THERE he_is_about_to_come YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 3:2

2 And_who will_endure DOM the_day_of his_coming and_who is_the_one_who_will_stand when_appears_he if/because he is_like_the_fire a_refiner and_like_the_soap washers.

OET-LV MAL 3:3

3 And_he_will_sit one_who_refines and_one_who_purifies silver and_he_will_purify DOM the_descendants_of Lēvī and_he_will_refine DOM_them like_gold and_like_silver and_they_will_be to/for_YHWH bringing_near_of (of)_an_offering in_righteousness.

OET-LV MAL 3:4

4 And_it_will_be_pleasing to/for_YHWH the_offering_of Yəhūdāh/(Judah) and_Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) like_the_days_of antiquity and_like_years former.

OET-LV MAL 3:5

5 And_I_will_draw_near to_you(pl) for_judgement and_I_will_be a_witness who_hastens on_sorcerers and_on_adulterers and_on_who]_swear_an_oath to_falsehood and_on_those_who_defraud_of (of)_the_hire_of a_hired_labourer a_widow and_a_fatherless_one and_those_who_thrust_aside_of (of)_a_sojourner and_not they_fear_me YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

Jump to OET MAL 2:17 section. · OET MAL 3:1–5 section.

The sins of the priests and the people did not go unnoticed, even though the nation doubted that God would take action (2:17). But the third chapter opens with the announcement that the messenger of the covenant will indeed come to his temple. His way will be prepared by another messenger—a prophecy of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for the ministry of Christ (cf. Mt 11:10; Mk 1:2-3). When Christ came, he revealed his anger when he cleansed the temple (cf. Jn 2:13-17) and denounced the scribes and Pharisees (cf. 9:39), but most of his purifying and refining work awaits the Second Coming. Someday the priests and Levites will bring acceptable sacrifices, as they did in the days of Moses and Phinehas (cf. Mal 3:3-4 and 2:4-5). Verse 5 of chapter 3 broadens the scope of the judgment to include the whole nation, as sorcerers, adulterers, and those who oppress the poor are condemned.

Show passage in OET: MAT 11:10

OET-RV MAT 11:10

10 He’s the one that was written about: ‘See, I’m sending out my messenger ahead of you, and he’ll get your path ready for you.’

OET-LV MAT 11:10

10 This one is concerning whom it_has_been_written:
Behold, I am_sending_out the messenger of_me before the_face of_you, who will_be_preparing the way of_you before you.
Show passage in OET: MRK 1:2–3

OET-RV MRK 1:2

2 The prophet Yeshayah (Isaiah) wrote:
 ⇔ “Look, I’m sending my messenger ahead of you,
 ⇔ the one who’ll be preparing your path.

OET-RV MRK 1:3

3 The voice out in the wilderness shouting,
 ⇔ ‘Get the path ready for Yahweh—
 ⇔ ≈ make it smooth for him to walk on.’ ”

OET-LV MRK 1:2

2 As it_has_been_written in the Aʸsaias/(Yəshaˊyāh) the prophet:
Behold, I_am_sending_out the messenger of_me before the_face of_you, who will_be_preparing the way of_you.

OET-LV MRK 1:3

3 The_voice of_a_shouting one in the wilderness prepare the way of_the_master, be_making the paths of_him straight.
Show passage in OET: JHN 2:13–17

OET-RV JHN 2:13

13 By then it was getting close to the time of the Jewish Festival of the Passover, and Yeshua (Jesus; Grk. Yesus) went down to Yerushalem (Jerusalem).

OET-RV JHN 2:14

14 There in the temple, he discovered merchants selling cows and sheep and doves, and moneychangers sitting at their tables.

OET-RV JHN 2:15

15 Yeshua formed some cords into a whip and drove the sheep and cows out of the temple grounds, and he overturned the tables—spilling the coins of the moneychangers onto the ground.

OET-RV JHN 2:16

16 He scolded the ones selling doves, saying, “Get them out of here! Don’t be making my father’s house into a market.”

OET-RV JHN 2:17

17 That reminded his followers of the scripture: “I’ll be filled with zeal for your temple.”

OET-LV JHN 2:13

13 And the passover_feast of_the Youdaiōns was near, and the Yaʸsous went_up to Hierousalaʸm/(Yərūshālayim).

OET-LV JHN 2:14

14 And he_found in the temple the ones selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money-changers sitting.

OET-LV JHN 2:15

15 And having_made a_whip of cords, all he_throw_out both the sheep and the oxen from the temple, and he_poured_out the coins of_the moneychangers, and he_overturned the tables.

OET-LV JHN 2:16

16 And to_the ones selling the doves he_said:
Take_away these things from_here, not be_making the house of_the father of_me a_house of_business.

OET-LV JHN 2:17

17 the apprentices/followers of_him ˓Were˒_reminded that having_been_written it_is:
The zeal of_the house of_you will_be_consuming me.
Show passage in OET: JHN 9:39

OET-RV JHN 9:39

39 Yeshua said, “I came into this world to dispense judgement, so that the people who can’t see will be able to see, and so that the ones who can see will become blind.”

OET-LV JHN 9:39

39 And the Yaʸsous said, I came into the this world for judgement, in_order_that the ones not seeing, may_be_seeing, and the ones seeing, may_become blind.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:3–4

OET-RV MAL 3:3

3 Yahweh will act as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify Levi’s descendants the priests—yes, he’ll refine you all with fire like gold and silver, and you’ll bring offerings to him that are acceptable.

OET-RV MAL 3:4

4 After that, the offerings of the people of Yehudah (Judah) and Yerushalem (Jerusalem) will be pleasing to Yahweh, as in ancient times, and as in previous years.

OET-LV MAL 3:3

3 And_he_will_sit one_who_refines and_one_who_purifies silver and_he_will_purify DOM the_descendants_of Lēvī and_he_will_refine DOM_them like_gold and_like_silver and_they_will_be to/for_YHWH bringing_near_of (of)_an_offering in_righteousness.

OET-LV MAL 3:4

4 And_it_will_be_pleasing to/for_YHWH the_offering_of Yəhūdāh/(Judah) and_Yərūshālaim/(Jerusalem) like_the_days_of antiquity and_like_years former.
Show passage in OET: MAL 2:4–5

OET-RV MAL 2:4

4 That’s so you’ll all know that it’s me who sent this command to you: so that my agreement with the Levites can continue,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 2:5

5 “My agreement with your ancestor Levi was to give life and peace, and I gave them to them. It was an agreement based on respect, and they respected me and honoured my name.

OET-LV MAL 2:4

4 And_you(pl)_will_know if/because_that I_have_sent to_you(pl) DOM the_command (the)_this to_ covenant_of_my _be with Lēvī YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 2:5

5 Covenant_of_my it_was with_him/it the_life and_(the)_well-being and_I_gave_them to_him/it fear and_he_feared_me and_of name_of_my he he_was_in_awe.

Jump to OET MAT 11:10 section.

Jump to OET MRK 1:2–3 section.

Jump to OET JHN 2:13–17 section.

Jump to OET JHN 9:39 section.

Jump to OET MAL 3:3–4 section.

Jump to OET MAL 2:4–5 section.

The Benefits of Faithful Tithing (3:6-12)

Show passage in OET: MAL 3:6–12

OET-RV MAL 3:6

6 “I am Yahweh and I don’t change—that’s the only reason why you descendants of Ya’akov (Jacob) haven’t been destroyed.

OET-RV MAL 3:7

7 Ever since the time when your ancestors were alive, you all have ignored my commands and refused to obey them. Now return to me—if you all do so, I’ll return to you. That’s what I, Commander-in-chief Yahweh, say. But you all ask, ‘How can we return to you?’

OET-RV MAL 3:8

8 Can a human rob God? Yes, you’re all robbing me, but you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ By failing to give a tenth plus offerings.

OET-RV MAL 3:9

9 You’re all cursed because you’re robbing me—the whole nation of you.

OET-RV MAL 3:10

10 Bring the full tenth into the temple storeroom, so that there’ll be food in my house for the temple workers,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “In fact, you all can test me by doing that and see if I don’t open the windows of heaven for you all and pour out an overflowing blessing for you.

OET-RV MAL 3:11

11 I’ll rebuke the devourer for you all, so that it won’t destroy your crops, and the fruit off your vines in the countryside won’t be lost,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 3:12

12 “Then all the other countries would say that you’ve all been blessed, because your land would be prosperous,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 3:6

6 If/because I YHWH not I_change and_you(pl) the_descendants_of Yaˊₐqoⱱ/(Jacob) not you(pl)_have_come_to_an_end.

OET-LV MAL 3:7

7 (To)_from_the_days_of your(pl)_ancestors_of_your(pl) you(pl)_have_turned_aside from_regulations_of_my and_not you(pl)_have_kept_them return to_me and_I_will_return to_you(pl) YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_you(pl)_say how will_we_return.

OET-LV MAL 3:8

8 Will_ someone _he_rob god if/because you(pl) are_robbing DOM_me and_you(pl)_say how have_we_robbed_you the_tithe and_the_contribution.

OET-LV MAL 3:9

9 With_curse you(pl) are_cursed and_me you(pl) the_nation of_it_of_all are_robbing.

OET-LV MAL 3:10

10 Bring DOM all_of the_tithe into the_house_of the_store and_ food _let_it_be in_house_of_my and_test_me please by_this YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says if not I_will_open to/for_you(pl) DOM the_windows_of the_heavens and_I_will_pour_out to/for_you(pl) blessing until not sufficiency.

OET-LV MAL 3:11

11 And_I_will_rebuke to/for_you(pl) (in)_the_which]_devours and_not it_will_destroy to/for_you(pl) DOM the_fruit_of the_soil and_not it_will_prove_barren to/for_you(pl) the_vine in_the_field YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 3:12

12 And_ all_of the_nations _they_will_call_blessed you(pl) if/because you(pl)_will_be you(pl) a_land_of delight YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

Jump to OET MAL 3:6–12 section.

Another specific weakness of postexilic Judah was the failure of the people to bring their tithes to the Lord. Encouraged by Nehemiah, the nation promised to tithe faithfully (cf. Neh 10:37-39), but apparently their good intentions were short-lived (cf. 13:10-11). According to Malachi 3:8-9, the tithes of the nation were so dismal that the people were, in effect, robbing God and were therefore under a curse. In verses 10-12 Malachi challenges the nation to bring their tithes; then God would pour out his blessing upon them. Just as the opening of the “windows in heaven” meant the end of a famine in 2 Kings 7:2, 19 OET KI2 7:2 · OET KI2 7:19, so God promises that their crops will be so abundant that they will run out of storage space. The hope of “blessing” in Malachi 3:10 and 12 provides welcome relief from the curses mentioned in 1:14, 2:2, 3:9, and 4:6.

Show passage in OET: NEH 10:37–39

OET-RV NEH 10:37

37 We will bring our offerings and the first of our flour, and the fruit of every tree, wine, and oil, for the priests, to the temple storerooms, and a tenth of our produce for the Levites.
 ¶ The Levites will be the ones receiving a tenth of our cash income in all the towns where we work.

OET-RV NEH 10:38

38 A priest who’s a descendant of Aharon (Aaron) must be with them when they collect the tenths, then the Levites must take a tenth of that to the temple to be placed in their treasury rooms.

OET-RV NEH 10:39

39 The Israelis and the Levites must bring the offerings of grain, wine, and oil to the storerooms. There must also be utensils for the sanctuary and the priests, for the ones who are ministering and the gatekeepers, and for the singers.
 ¶ We mustn’t neglect our god’s house.

OET-LV NEH 10:38

38  And_DOM the_first_of our_dough(s)_of_our and_contributions_of_our and_the_fruit_of every_of tree new_wine and_fresh_oil we_will_bring to_priests to the_store-rooms_of the_house_of our_god_of_our and_the_tithe_of our_ground_of_our to_Lēviyyiy and_they the_Lēviyyiy are_the_ones_who_receive_the_tithes in_all_of the_cities_of our_labour_of_our.

OET-LV NEH 10:39

39  And_it_was the_priest/officer the_descendant_of ʼAhₐron with the_Lēviyyiy when_ the_Lēviyyiy _receive_the_tithes and_the_Lēviyyiy they_will_bring_up DOM the_tenth_of the_tithe to_the_house_of our_god_of_our into the_store-rooms of_the_house_of of_the_treasury.

OET-LV NEH 10:40

40  If/because to the_store-rooms the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_the_sons of_the_Lēviyyiy they_will_bring DOM the_contribution_of (the)_grain the_new_wine and_the_fresh_oil and_there the_utensils_of the_sanctuary and_the_priests who_serve and_the_gatekeepers and_the_singers and_not we_will_neglect DOM the_house_of our_god_of_our.
Show passage in OET: NEH 13:10–11

OET-RV NEH 13:10

10 I found out that the Levites and the singers weren’t being given their percentage, so they’d left their duties and returned to cultivate their own fields.

OET-RV NEH 13:11

11 I made a complaint to the officials asking why the operation of the temple had been neglected, and then I rounded up the Levites and the singers and sent them back to their duties.

OET-LV NEH 13:10

10 And_I_perceived if/because_that the_portions_of the_Lēviyyiy not it_had_been_given and_they_had_fled each to_his_own_of_field the_Lēviyyiy and_the_singers who_did_of (of)_the_work.

OET-LV NEH 13:11

11 And_I_contended with the_officials and_I_said why the_house_of the_ʼElohīm has_it_been_neglected and_I_assembled_them and_I_made_them_stand at place_of_their.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:8–9

OET-RV MAL 3:8

8 Can a human rob God? Yes, you’re all robbing me, but you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ By failing to give a tenth plus offerings.

OET-RV MAL 3:9

9 You’re all cursed because you’re robbing me—the whole nation of you.

OET-LV MAL 3:8

8 Will_ someone _he_rob god if/because you(pl) are_robbing DOM_me and_you(pl)_say how have_we_robbed_you the_tithe and_the_contribution.

OET-LV MAL 3:9

9 With_curse you(pl) are_cursed and_me you(pl) the_nation of_it_of_all are_robbing.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:10–12

OET-RV MAL 3:10

10 Bring the full tenth into the temple storeroom, so that there’ll be food in my house for the temple workers,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “In fact, you all can test me by doing that and see if I don’t open the windows of heaven for you all and pour out an overflowing blessing for you.

OET-RV MAL 3:11

11 I’ll rebuke the devourer for you all, so that it won’t destroy your crops, and the fruit off your vines in the countryside won’t be lost,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 3:12

12 “Then all the other countries would say that you’ve all been blessed, because your land would be prosperous,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 3:10

10 Bring DOM all_of the_tithe into the_house_of the_store and_ food _let_it_be in_house_of_my and_test_me please by_this YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says if not I_will_open to/for_you(pl) DOM the_windows_of the_heavens and_I_will_pour_out to/for_you(pl) blessing until not sufficiency.

OET-LV MAL 3:11

11 And_I_will_rebuke to/for_you(pl) (in)_the_which]_devours and_not it_will_destroy to/for_you(pl) DOM the_fruit_of the_soil and_not it_will_prove_barren to/for_you(pl) the_vine in_the_field YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 3:12

12 And_ all_of the_nations _they_will_call_blessed you(pl) if/because you(pl)_will_be you(pl) a_land_of delight YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.
Show passage in OET: KI2 7:2; KI2 7:19

OET-RV KI2 7:2

2 “That’s impossible,” interjected the captain at the king’s side. “Yahweh would have to make windows in the sky.”
 ¶ “Oh, it’ll happen,” the man of God answered, “and you’ll see it with your own eyes, but you won’t get to eat any of it.”

OET-RV KI2 7:19

19 the captain was the one who’d answered the man of God and had said that Yahweh would have to make windows in the sky to do that, and Elisha had told him that he’d see it, but wouldn’t be able to eat any of it.

OET-LV KI2 7:2

2 And_ the_officer who to/for_the_king who_was_leaning on his/its_hand _he_answered DOM the_man_of the_ʼElohīm and_he_said HERE YHWH is_making windows in_heavens will_ the_thing the_this _it_happen and_he/it_said here_you are_about_to_see with_your_two’s_own_of_eyes and_from_there not you_will_eat.

OET-LV KI2 7:19

19 And_ the_officer _he_had_answered DOM the_man_of the_ʼElohīm and_he_said and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE YHWH is_making windows in_heavens will_it_happen according_the_manner the_this and_he/it_said here_you are_about_to_see with_your_two’s_own_of_eyes and_from_there not you_will_eat.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:10

OET-RV MAL 3:10

10 Bring the full tenth into the temple storeroom, so that there’ll be food in my house for the temple workers,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “In fact, you all can test me by doing that and see if I don’t open the windows of heaven for you all and pour out an overflowing blessing for you.

OET-LV MAL 3:10

10 Bring DOM all_of the_tithe into the_house_of the_store and_ food _let_it_be in_house_of_my and_test_me please by_this YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says if not I_will_open to/for_you(pl) DOM the_windows_of the_heavens and_I_will_pour_out to/for_you(pl) blessing until not sufficiency.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:12

OET-RV MAL 3:12

12 “Then all the other countries would say that you’ve all been blessed, because your land would be prosperous,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 3:12

12 And_ all_of the_nations _they_will_call_blessed you(pl) if/because you(pl)_will_be you(pl) a_land_of delight YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:9

OET-RV MAL 3:9

9 You’re all cursed because you’re robbing me—the whole nation of you.

OET-LV MAL 3:9

9 With_curse you(pl) are_cursed and_me you(pl) the_nation of_it_of_all are_robbing.
Show passage in OET: MAL 4:6

OET-RV MAL 4:6

6 He’ll restore harmony between fathers and their children, so that I don’t have to come and strike the earth with complete destruction.”

OET-LV MAL 3:24

24  And_he_will_turn_back the_heart_of fathers to sons and_the_heart_of sons to fathers_of_their lest I_should_come and_I_will_strike DOM the_earth/land total_destruction.

Jump to OET NEH 10:37–39 section.

Jump to OET NEH 13:10–11 section.

Jump to OET MAL 3:8–9 section.

Jump to OET MAL 3:10–12 section.

Jump to OET KI2 7:2 section. · OET KI2 7:19 section.

Jump to OET MAL 3:10 section.

Jump to OET MAL 3:12 section.

Jump to OET MAL 3:9 section.

Jump to OET MAL 4:6 section.

The Day of the Lord (3:13–4:6 OET MAL 3:13–18 · OET MAL 4:1–6)

Show passage in OET: MAL 3:13–18; MAL 4:1–6

OET-RV MAL 3:13

13 “Your words against me have been harsh,” says Yahweh. “But you all say, ‘What have we said among ourselves against you?’

OET-RV MAL 3:14

14 You’ve all said, ‘It’s a waste of time serving God. What did we gain by keeping his requirements, or by being sorrowful in front of Commander-in-chief Yahweh?

OET-RV MAL 3:15

15 It seems that arrogant people are happier. Evil people not only prosper, but they even challenge God yet nothing happens to them.’ ”

OET-RV MAL 3:16

16 Then those who still respected Yahweh spoke with one another. Yahweh paid attention and listened, and while he watched, a book of remembrance was written about those who respected Yahweh and honoured his name.

OET-RV MAL 3:17

17 “They’ll be mine,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “On the day when I assemble my treasured possession, I won’t punish those people, just like a father doesn’t punish his son who obeys him.

OET-RV MAL 3:18

18 Then once again you’ll all be able to see the difference between righteous people and wicked people—between those who serve God and those who don’t.

OET-RV MAL 4:1

4 “Yes, listen, the day that burns like a furnace is coming, when all the arrogant people and all the evildoers will become useless pieces of dry stalks in a field. The day that is coming will burn them up,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh, “so they’ll be gone without leaving any roots or branches.

OET-RV MAL 4:2

2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of righteousness will rise and bring healing. You’ll all go out, jumping around like calves let out of their stall,

OET-RV MAL 4:3

3 and you’ll all trample down the wicked people, because they’ll just be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day that I act,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-RV MAL 4:4

4 “Be sure to obey the law that I gave my servant Mosheh (Moses) at Mt. Sinay for all Yisrael (Israel)—the statutes and the rulings.

OET-RV MAL 4:5

5 Listen, I’ll send the prophet Eliyah (Elijah) to you all, ahead of the coming of the great but fearful day of my judgement.

OET-RV MAL 4:6

6 He’ll restore harmony between fathers and their children, so that I don’t have to come and strike the earth with complete destruction.”

OET-LV MAL 3:13

13 They_have_been_strong on_me words/messages_of_your(pl) YHWH he_says and_you(pl)_say what have_we_spoken_together on_you.

OET-LV MAL 3:14

14 You(pl)_have_said is_futility to_serve god and_what is_the_profit that/for/because/then/when we_have_kept charge_of_his and_because/when we_have_walked mournfully from_face/in_front_of YHWH soldiers/messengers.

OET-LV MAL 3:15

15 And_now we are_calling_blessed arrogant_people both those_who_do_of (of)_wickedness they_have_been_built_up as_well_as they_have_tested god and_they_have_escaped.

OET-LV MAL 3:16

16 Then those_fearing_of (of)_YHWH they_spoke_together each with his/its_neighbour and_ YHWH _he_paid_attention and_he_listened and_ a_document_of remembrance _it_was_written before_him of_those_fearing_of (of)_YHWH and_of_those_who_esteemed_of his/its_name.

OET-LV MAL 3:17

17 And_they_will_be to_me YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says to_day when I will_be_making a_possession and_I_will_have_compassion on_them just_as everyone he_has_compassion on his/its_son who_serves DOM_him/it.

OET-LV MAL 3:18

18 And_you(pl)_will_return and_you(pl)_will_see between a_righteous_person and_a_wicked_person between one_who_serves_of (of)_god and_one_who not he_serves_him.

OET-LV MAL 3:19

19  If/because HERE the_day is_coming it_is_burning like_oven and_they_will_be all_of arrogant_people and_all one_who_does_of (of)_wickedness stubble and_ the_day which_is_coming _it_will_set_ablaze DOM_them YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says that not it_will_leave to/for_them root and_branch.

OET-LV MAL 3:20

20  And_it_will_rise to/for_you(pl) those_fearing_of name_of_(of)_my a_sun_of righteousness and_healing will_be_of_in_its_wings and_you(pl)_will_go_out and_you(pl)_will_skip_about like_calves_of the_stall.

OET-LV MAL 3:21

21  And_you(pl)_will_tread_down wicked_people if/because they_will_be ash[es] under the_soles_of your_two’s_feet_of_your(pl) in_the_day when I will_be_acting YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

OET-LV MAL 3:22

22  Remember the_instruction_of Mosheh servant_of_my which I_commanded him at_Ḩorēⱱ on all_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) regulations and_judgements.

OET-LV MAL 3:23

23  HERE I am_about_to_send to/for_you(pl) DOM ʼĒliyyāh the_prophet to_(the)_face_of/in_front_of/before the_day_of YHWH (the)_great and_(the)_awesome comes.

OET-LV MAL 3:24

24  And_he_will_turn_back the_heart_of fathers to sons and_the_heart_of sons to fathers_of_their lest I_should_come and_I_will_strike DOM the_earth/land total_destruction.

Jump to OET MAL 3:13–18 section. · OET MAL 4:1–6 section.

Faced with the challenge of Malachi 3:10-12, the people of Israel responded in two different ways. One group denied that serving God brought any benefit (3:13-15), while another segment of the nation bowed low before him with deep reverence (vv 16-18). The unbelievers argued that obeying the Lord was useless and that arrogant and evil people were the ones who prospered. In response to their charge, Malachi noted that God would remember who the righteous were in the Day of Judgment. Although all of Israel was included in the promise made to Abraham, only those who genuinely believed would be God’s treasured possession (3:17; cf. Ex 19:5), with their names written in the Book of Life (cf. Mal 3:16). As for the arrogant and evildoers, the Day of the Lord will consume them and they will have no survivors (4:1). Those who revere the Lord will enjoy spiritual and physical health under the blessing and protection of God, who is called the “sun of righteousness” (v 2). Like calves just released from confinement, the righteous will trample down the wicked and triumph over them (v 3).

Show passage in OET: MAL 3:13–15

OET-RV MAL 3:13

13 “Your words against me have been harsh,” says Yahweh. “But you all say, ‘What have we said among ourselves against you?’

OET-RV MAL 3:14

14 You’ve all said, ‘It’s a waste of time serving God. What did we gain by keeping his requirements, or by being sorrowful in front of Commander-in-chief Yahweh?

OET-RV MAL 3:15

15 It seems that arrogant people are happier. Evil people not only prosper, but they even challenge God yet nothing happens to them.’ ”

OET-LV MAL 3:13

13 They_have_been_strong on_me words/messages_of_your(pl) YHWH he_says and_you(pl)_say what have_we_spoken_together on_you.

OET-LV MAL 3:14

14 You(pl)_have_said is_futility to_serve god and_what is_the_profit that/for/because/then/when we_have_kept charge_of_his and_because/when we_have_walked mournfully from_face/in_front_of YHWH soldiers/messengers.

OET-LV MAL 3:15

15 And_now we are_calling_blessed arrogant_people both those_who_do_of (of)_wickedness they_have_been_built_up as_well_as they_have_tested god and_they_have_escaped.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:16–18

OET-RV MAL 3:16

16 Then those who still respected Yahweh spoke with one another. Yahweh paid attention and listened, and while he watched, a book of remembrance was written about those who respected Yahweh and honoured his name.

OET-RV MAL 3:17

17 “They’ll be mine,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “On the day when I assemble my treasured possession, I won’t punish those people, just like a father doesn’t punish his son who obeys him.

OET-RV MAL 3:18

18 Then once again you’ll all be able to see the difference between righteous people and wicked people—between those who serve God and those who don’t.

OET-LV MAL 3:16

16 Then those_fearing_of (of)_YHWH they_spoke_together each with his/its_neighbour and_ YHWH _he_paid_attention and_he_listened and_ a_document_of remembrance _it_was_written before_him of_those_fearing_of (of)_YHWH and_of_those_who_esteemed_of his/its_name.

OET-LV MAL 3:17

17 And_they_will_be to_me YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says to_day when I will_be_making a_possession and_I_will_have_compassion on_them just_as everyone he_has_compassion on his/its_son who_serves DOM_him/it.

OET-LV MAL 3:18

18 And_you(pl)_will_return and_you(pl)_will_see between a_righteous_person and_a_wicked_person between one_who_serves_of (of)_god and_one_who not he_serves_him.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:17

OET-RV MAL 3:17

17 “They’ll be mine,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh. “On the day when I assemble my treasured possession, I won’t punish those people, just like a father doesn’t punish his son who obeys him.

OET-LV MAL 3:17

17 And_they_will_be to_me YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says to_day when I will_be_making a_possession and_I_will_have_compassion on_them just_as everyone he_has_compassion on his/its_son who_serves DOM_him/it.
Show passage in OET: EXO 19:5

OET-RV EXO 19:5

5 And now, if you all carefully listen to my words and keep my agreement, then your nation will be my possession, separate from all the others, because all the earth is mine,

OET-LV EXO 19:5

5 And_now if carefully_(listen) you(pl)_will_listen to_voice_of_my and_you(pl)_will_keep DOM covenant_of_my and_you(pl)_will_be to_me a_possession from_all the_peoples if/because to_me all_of the_earth/land.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:16

OET-RV MAL 3:16

16 Then those who still respected Yahweh spoke with one another. Yahweh paid attention and listened, and while he watched, a book of remembrance was written about those who respected Yahweh and honoured his name.

OET-LV MAL 3:16

16 Then those_fearing_of (of)_YHWH they_spoke_together each with his/its_neighbour and_ YHWH _he_paid_attention and_he_listened and_ a_document_of remembrance _it_was_written before_him of_those_fearing_of (of)_YHWH and_of_those_who_esteemed_of his/its_name.
Show passage in OET: MAL 4:2

OET-RV MAL 4:2

2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of righteousness will rise and bring healing. You’ll all go out, jumping around like calves let out of their stall,

OET-LV MAL 3:20

20  And_it_will_rise to/for_you(pl) those_fearing_of name_of_(of)_my a_sun_of righteousness and_healing will_be_of_in_its_wings and_you(pl)_will_go_out and_you(pl)_will_skip_about like_calves_of the_stall.
Show passage in OET: MAL 4:3

OET-RV MAL 4:3

3 and you’ll all trample down the wicked people, because they’ll just be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day that I act,” says Commander-in-chief Yahweh.

OET-LV MAL 3:21

21  And_you(pl)_will_tread_down wicked_people if/because they_will_be ash[es] under the_soles_of your_two’s_feet_of_your(pl) in_the_day when I will_be_acting YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says.

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In view of the judgment associated with the Day of the Lord, Malachi urged the people to repent. To do this they needed to heed the law of Moses and take seriously the decrees and commands given at Mt Sinai (4:4; cf. 3:7). Just as Elijah called on Israel to turn back to God, so a new “Elijah” will preach repentance to a rebellious nation. When John the Baptist prepared the way for Christ (cf. Mal 3:1), he ministered “in the spirit and power of Elijah” and begged the Jews to turn from their sin and humble themselves before God (Lk 1:17). If they refused to listen, the nation faced the prospect of total destruction, the curse placed upon the people of Canaan (cf. Jos 6:17-19) and upon the nation of Edom, whose collapse was described in Malachi 1:2-5.

Show passage in OET: MAL 4:4

OET-RV MAL 4:4

4 “Be sure to obey the law that I gave my servant Mosheh (Moses) at Mt. Sinay for all Yisrael (Israel)—the statutes and the rulings.

OET-LV MAL 3:22

22  Remember the_instruction_of Mosheh servant_of_my which I_commanded him at_Ḩorēⱱ on all_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) regulations and_judgements.
Show passage in OET: MAL 3:7

OET-RV MAL 3:7

7 Ever since the time when your ancestors were alive, you all have ignored my commands and refused to obey them. Now return to me—if you all do so, I’ll return to you. That’s what I, Commander-in-chief Yahweh, say. But you all ask, ‘How can we return to you?’

OET-LV MAL 3:7

7 (To)_from_the_days_of your(pl)_ancestors_of_your(pl) you(pl)_have_turned_aside from_regulations_of_my and_not you(pl)_have_kept_them return to_me and_I_will_return to_you(pl) YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says and_you(pl)_say how will_we_return.
Show passage in OET: LUK 1:17

OET-RV LUK 1:17

17 And he will go on ahead of God with the spirit and the power of Eliyah (Elijah), to turn fathers back to loving their children and to turn career criminals towards the wisdom of godly people, to get the people ready for Yahweh.”

OET-LV LUK 1:17

17 And he will_be_going_ahead before him in the_spirit and power with_Aʸlias/(ʼĒliyyāh), to_turn_back the_hearts of_the_fathers to the_children, and the_unpersuadable in the_understanding of_the_righteous, to_prepare for_the_master a_people having_been_prepared.
Show passage in OET: JOS 6:17–19

OET-RV JOS 6:17

17 However, everything in the city is sacred to Yahweh. Only the prostitute Rahav and those who are in her house will be allowed to live, because she hid the spies that we sent in.

OET-RV JOS 6:18

18 But for all of you, everything inside the city is forbidden—if any of you take anything out of the city then our camp would also then be marked for destruction and it would cause a lot of trouble.

OET-RV JOS 6:19

19 All the silver and gold, bronze and iron is dedicated to Yahweh and must go into his treasury.

OET-LV JOS 6:17

17 And_it_will_be the_city a_devoted_thing it and_all that is_in_it to/for_YHWH only Rāḩāⱱ the_prostitute she_will_live she and_all one_who is_with_her in_house if/because she_hid DOM the_messengers whom we_sent.

OET-LV JOS 6:18

18 And_only you(pl) keep from the_devoted_thing[s] lest you(pl)_should_totally_destroy and_you(pl)_will_take any_of the_devoted_thing[s] and_you(pl)_will_make DOM the_camp_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) into_a_devoted_thing and_you(pl)_will_trouble it.

OET-LV JOS 6:19

19 And_all/each/any/every silver and_gold and_articles_of bronze and_iron is_a_holy_thing it to/for_YHWH the_treasury_of YHWH it_will_go.
Show passage in OET: MAL 1:2–5

OET-RV MAL 1:2

2 “I have loved you all,” says Yahweh, but you say, “How have you shown your love for us?”
 ¶ “Wasn’t Esav (Esau) Ya’akov’s (Jacob’s) brother?” declares Yahweh. “Yet I’ve loved Ya’akov

OET-RV MAL 1:3

3 and rejected Esav. I’ve turned the hills where Esav lived into a wasteland and given his inheritance to the wild jackals.”

OET-RV MAL 1:4

4 If Esav’s descendants in Edom say, “We’ve been crushed, but we’ll return and rebuild what was destroyed,” then Commander-in-chief Yahweh will say, “They might build, but I will tear down. Others will call them ‘The country of wickedness’ and ‘The people who Yahweh is forever angry with.’

OET-RV MAL 1:5

5 Your own eyes will see it, and you’ll say, ‘Yahweh is great even outside Yisrael’s (Israel’s) borders.’ ”

OET-LV MAL 1:2

2 I_have_loved you(pl) YHWH he_says and_you(pl)_say how have_you(pl)_loved_us am_not did_a_brother ˊĒsāv belong_to_Yaˊₐqoⱱ/(Jacob) the_utterance_of YHWH and_I_loved DOM Yaˊₐqoⱱ.

OET-LV MAL 1:3

3 And_DOM ˊĒsāv I_hated and_I_have_made DOM mountains_of_his a_waste and_DOM inheritance_of_his for_female_jackals_of the_wilderness.

OET-LV MAL 1:4

4 If/because ʼEdōm it_will_say we_have_been_shattered and_we_will_return and_we_will_rebuild the_ruins thus YHWH soldiers/messengers he_says they they_will_build and_I I_will_tear_down and_people_will_call to/for_them a_territory_of wickedness and_the_people which YHWH he_was_indignant until perpetuity.

OET-LV MAL 1:5

5 And_your_two’s_own_of_eyes they_will_see and_you(pl) you(pl)_will_say YHWH he_is_great from_under (to)_the_border_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel).

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See also Israel, History of; Postexilic Period; Prophecy; Prophet, Prophetess.