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OET interlinear MAL 1:14

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Hebrew word order

    1. Hebrew word
    2. Hebrew lemma
    3. OET-LV words
    4. OET-RV words
    5. Strongs
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    1. וְ,אָרוּר
    2. 544041,544042
    3. and +be cursed
    4. cursed but
    5. 779
    6. SV-C,Vqsmsa
    7. and_[be],cursed
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380429
    1. נוֹכֵל
    2. 544043
    3. one who deals deceptively
    4. -
    5. 5230
    6. S-Vqrmsa
    7. [one_who]_deals_deceptively
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380430
    1. וְ,יֵשׁ
    2. 544044,544045
    3. and there +is
    4. -
    5. 3426
    6. SP-C,Tm
    7. and,there_[is]
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380431
    1. בְּ,עֶדְר,וֹ
    2. 544046,544047,544048
    3. among flock of his
    4. in flocks
    5. 5739
    6. S-R,Ncmsc,Sp3ms
    7. among,flock_of,his
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380432
    1. זָכָר
    2. 544049
    3. a male
    4. male
    5. 2145
    6. S-Aamsa
    7. a_male
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380433
    1. וְ,נֹדֵר
    2. 544050,544051
    3. and one who makes a vow
    4. -
    5. 5087
    6. SV-C,Vqrmsa
    7. and,[one_who]_makes_a_vow
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380434
    1. וְ,זֹבֵחַ
    2. 544052,544053
    3. and one who sacrifices
    4. sacrifices
    5. 2076
    6. SV-C,Vqrmsa
    7. and,[one_who]_sacrifices
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380435
    1. מָשְׁחָת
    2. 544054
    3. a blemished animal
    4. -
    5. 7843
    6. O-VHsmsa
    7. a_blemished_[animal]
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380436
    1. לַֽ,אדֹנָ,י
    2. 544055,544056,544057
    3. to +the of master
    4. master
    5. 136
    6. S-R,Ncmpc,Sp1cs
    7. to,[the]_of,Lord
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380437
    1. כִּי
    2. 544058
    3. if/because
    4. -
    6. S-C
    7. if/because
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380438
    1. מֶלֶךְ
    2. 544059
    3. +am a king
    4. king
    5. 4428
    6. P-Ncmsa
    7. [am]_a_king
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380439
    1. גָּדוֹל
    2. 544060
    3. great
    4. -
    6. P-Aamsa
    7. great
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380440
    1. אָנִי
    2. 544061
    3. I
    4. -
    5. 589
    6. S-Pp1cs
    7. I
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380441
    1. אָמַר
    2. 544062
    3. he says
    4. says
    5. 559
    6. V-Vqp3ms
    7. he_says
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380442
    1. יְהוָה
    2. 544063
    3. YHWH
    4. Yahweh
    5. 3068
    6. S-Np
    7. Yahweh
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380443
    1. צְבָאוֹת
    2. 544064
    3. hosts
    4. army-commander
    6. S-Ncbpa
    7. hosts
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380444
    1. וּ,שְׁמִ,י
    2. 544065,544066,544067
    3. and name of my
    4. name
    5. 8034
    6. S-C,Ncmsc,Sp1cs
    7. and,name_of,my
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380445
    1. נוֹרָא
    2. 544068
    3. +is to be feared
    4. -
    5. 3372
    6. V-VNrmsa
    7. [is]_to_be_feared
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380446
    1. בַ,גּוֹיִם
    2. 544069,544070
    3. among nations
    4. nations
    6. S-Rd,Ncmpa
    7. among,nations
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380447
    2. 544071
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-sof-pasuq
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 380448

OET (OET-LV) and_be_cursed one_who_deals_deceptively 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 he_says hosts and_name_of_my is_to_be_feared among_nations.

OET (OET-RV) “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 army-commander Yahweh, “and my name will be carefully respected among the nations.”

SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 1:6–2:9: The LORD rebuked the priests

Paragraph 1:6–14

In this paragraph the LORD rebuked the priests because they were bringing imperfect animals to sacrifice to him. By doing this they showed that they did not respect or honor him.

This part of the speech was addressed most strongly to the priests. However Malachi 1:13–14 shows that the people were included too.

1:14a

“But cursed is the deceiver

But cursed is the deceiver: “Cursing” is the opposite of blessing. The LORD will not only refuse to bless a man who is cursed, but may also take away good things that are in that man’s life. Since the LORD spoke these words, this is a definite statement of what he will do (“I will curse…”), not just a wish.

1:14b

who has an acceptable male in his flock

his flock: The Hebrew word which the BSB translates as flock refers to the groups of sheep and goats.

1:14c

and vows to give it,

1:14d

but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord.

a defective animal: This refers to an animal which is blemished somehow. This includes animals that were blind, lame or sick. In fact, it includes all the types of defects that the author has mentioned.

the Lord: The Hebrew word which the BSB translates as Lord here is ʾadonay, not God’s personal name Yahweh. It means “master, lord.” See the first occurrence of this word in 1:12b.

General Comment on 1:14d

Again, the LORD spoke of himself as though he was talking about someone else. If that is confusing in your language, it may be necessary to indicate that the LORD referred to himself. For example:

by sacrificing a defective animal to me! (NJB)

1:14e

For I am a great King,”

For: The Hebrew word ki which the BSB translates as For introduces the reason that the LORD will not accept blemished animals as sacrifices. Most English versions translate it as “for” or “because.” Some versions omit it. Use what would be natural in your language in this context to state the LORD’s reason for cursing such a person.

1:14f

says the LORD of Hosts,

says the LORD of Hosts: See the note on 1:6e.

the LORD of Hosts: See the note on 1:4d and 1:6e. Translate this term in the same way here.

1:14g

“and My name is to be feared among the nations.”

My name: In the Hebrew Bible, the phrase “the LORD’s name” or My name refers to God himself or his authority.Baldwin (1972), page 225; Merrill (1994), page 401. It was also used in this way in 1:6. See the note on 1:6f. GNT prefers to use “me” instead of My name to make this clear.

feared: The Hebrew verb which the BSB translates as feared can also be translated “respected, honored.”

the nations: The Hebrew word goyim which the BSB translates as nations was the word which the Jews used to refer to the Gentiles, the people of all the other nations. It was also used in this way in 1:11a.

General Comment on 1:14a–g

In some languages it may be helpful to re-order this verse. GNT provides one model for this:

14aA curse on the cheater 14dwho sacrifices a worthless animal to me, 14bwhen he has in his flock a good [male] animal 14cthat he promised to give me! 14eFor I am a great king, 14gand people of all nations fear me, 14f[says the Lord Almighty]. (GNT)

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / events

וְ⁠אָר֣וּר נוֹכֵ֗ל וְ⁠יֵ֤שׁ בְּ⁠עֶדְר⁠וֹ֙ זָכָ֔ר וְ⁠נֹדֵ֛ר וְ⁠זֹבֵ֥חַ מָשְׁחָ֖ת לַֽ⁠אדֹנָ֑⁠י

and_[be],cursed cheat and,there_[is] among,flock_of,his male and,[one_who]_makes_a_vow and,[one_who]_sacrifices blemished to,[the]_of,Lord

Yahweh is describing one event before describing another event that would precede it. In your translation, you may wish to relate these events in the order in which they would happen. Alternate translation: [But if someone has a male in his flock and he vows it, but he sacrifices the blemished to the Lord, then that deceiver will be cursed]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

וְ⁠אָר֣וּר

and_[be],cursed

If your language does not use this passive form, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: [But I will curse]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

וְ⁠יֵ֤שׁ בְּ⁠עֶדְר⁠וֹ֙ זָכָ֔ר

and,there_[is] among,flock_of,his male

Yahweh assumes that his listeners will know that by a male, he means a healthy, unblemished male animal. You could say that explicitly if it would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: [if a healthy, unblemished male is in his flock]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / genericnoun

מָשְׁחָ֖ת

blemished

Yahweh is not referring to a specific blemished animal. He means blemished animals in general. It may be more natural in your language to express this meaning by using a plural form. Alternate translation: [blemished animals]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / 123person

לַֽ⁠אדֹנָ֑⁠י & אָמַר֙ יְהוָ֣ה צְבָא֔וֹת

to,[the]_of,Lord & he/it_had_said YHWH armies/messengers

Yahweh is speaking about himself in the third person. If it would be helpful in your language, you could translate these in the first person. Alternate translation: [to me … says, I, Yahweh of Armies]

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / synecdoche

וּ⁠שְׁמִ֖⁠י נוֹרָ֥א בַ⁠גּוֹיִֽם

and,name_of,my feared among,nations

Yahweh is using one part of himself, his name, to mean all of him in the act of being feared. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [and I am feared among the nations because of my reputation]

OET-LV English word order (‘Reverse’ interlinear)

    1. OET-LV words
    2. OET-RV words
    3. Strongs
    4. Hebrew word
    5. Hebrew lemma
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    1. and +be cursed
    2. cursed but
    3. 1987,732
    5. 544041,544042
    6. SV-C,Vqsmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380429
    1. one who deals deceptively
    2. -
    3. 5173
    5. 544043
    6. S-Vqrmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380430
    1. and there +is
    2. -
    3. 1987,3093
    5. 544044,544045
    6. SP-C,Tm
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380431
    1. among flock of his
    2. in flocks
    3. 846,5698,1978
    5. 544046,544047,544048
    6. S-R,Ncmsc,Sp3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380432
    1. a male
    2. male
    3. 2113
    5. 544049
    6. S-Aamsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380433
    1. and one who makes a vow
    2. -
    3. 1987,5134
    5. 544050,544051
    6. SV-C,Vqrmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380434
    1. and one who sacrifices
    2. sacrifices
    3. 1987,2097
    5. 544052,544053
    6. SV-C,Vqrmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380435
    1. a blemished animal
    2. -
    3. 7796
    5. 544054
    6. O-VHsmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380436
    1. to +the of master
    2. master
    3. 3705,112,1978
    5. 544055,544056,544057
    6. S-R,Ncmpc,Sp1cs
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380437
    1. if/because
    2. -
    3. 3482
    5. 544058
    6. S-C
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380438
    1. +am a king
    2. king
    3. 4308
    5. 544059
    6. P-Ncmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380439
    1. great
    2. -
    3. 1513
    5. 544060
    6. P-Aamsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380440
    1. I
    2. -
    3. 179
    5. 544061
    6. S-Pp1cs
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380441
    1. YHWH
    2. Yahweh
    3. 3354
    5. 544063
    6. S-Np
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380443
    1. he says
    2. says
    3. 683
    5. 544062
    6. V-Vqp3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380442
    1. hosts
    2. army-commander
    3. 6629
    5. 544064
    6. S-Ncbpa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380444
    1. and name of my
    2. name
    3. 1987,7629,1978
    5. 544065,544066,544067
    6. S-C,Ncmsc,Sp1cs
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380445
    1. +is to be feared
    2. -
    3. 3293
    5. 544068
    6. V-VNrmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380446
    1. among nations
    2. nations
    3. 846,1588
    5. 544069,544070
    6. S-Rd,Ncmpa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 380447

OET (OET-LV) and_be_cursed one_who_deals_deceptively 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 he_says hosts and_name_of_my is_to_be_feared among_nations.

OET (OET-RV) “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 army-commander Yahweh, “and my name will be carefully respected among the nations.”

Note: The OET-RV is still only a first draft, and so far only a few words have been (mostly automatically) matched to the Hebrew or Greek words that they’re translated from.

Acknowledgements: The Hebrew text, lemmas, and morphology are all thanks to the OSHB and some of the glosses are from Macula Hebrew.OET logo mark

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