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OET interlinear MAL 3:16

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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. אָז
    2. 544912
    3. Then
    4. -
    6. S-D
    7. then
    8. S
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381040
    1. נִדְבְּרוּ
    2. 544913
    3. they spoke together
    4. spoke
    5. 1696
    6. V-VNp3cp
    7. they_spoke_together
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381041
    1. יִרְאֵי
    2. 544914
    3. +those fearing of
    4. -
    5. 3372
    6. S-Aampc
    7. [those]_fearing_of
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381042
    1. יְהוָה
    2. 544915
    3. (of) YHWH
    4. -
    5. 3068
    6. S-Np
    7. (of)_Yahweh
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381043
    1. אִישׁ
    2. 544916
    3. each
    4. -
    5. 376
    6. S-Ncmsa
    7. each
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381044
    1. אֶת
    2. 544917
    3. with
    4. -
    5. 854
    6. S-R
    7. with
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381045
    2. 544918
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-maqqef
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 381046
    1. רֵעֵ,הוּ
    2. 544919,544920
    3. his/its neighbour
    4. -
    5. 7453
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp3ms
    7. his/its=neighbour
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381047
    1. וַ,יַּקְשֵׁב
    2. 544921,544922
    3. and he paid attention
    4. attention
    5. 7181
    6. SV-C,Vhw3ms
    7. and,he_paid_attention
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381048
    1. יְהוָה
    2. 544923
    3. YHWH
    4. -
    5. 3068
    6. S-Np
    7. Yahweh
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381049
    1. וַ,יִּשְׁמָע
    2. 544924,544925
    3. and he listened
    4. listened
    5. 8085
    6. SV-C,Vqw3ms
    7. and,he_listened
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381050
    1. וַ,יִּכָּתֵב
    2. 544926,544927
    3. and it was written
    4. written
    5. 3789
    6. SV-C,VNw3ms
    7. and,it_was_written
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381051
    1. סֵפֶר
    2. 544928
    3. a document of
    4. -
    6. S-Ncmsc
    7. a_document_of
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381052
    1. זִכָּרוֹן
    2. 544929
    3. remembrance
    4. remembrance
    5. 2146
    6. S-Ncmsa
    7. remembrance
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381053
    1. לְ,פָנָי,ו
    2. 544930,544931,544932
    3. before him
    4. his
    5. 6440
    6. S-R,Ncbpc,Sp3ms
    7. before,,him
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381054
    1. לְ,יִרְאֵי
    2. 544933,544934
    3. of +those fearing of
    4. -
    5. 3372
    6. S-R,Aampc
    7. of_[those],fearing_of
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381055
    1. יְהוָה
    2. 544935
    3. (of) YHWH
    4. -
    5. 3068
    6. S-Np
    7. (of)_Yahweh
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381056
    1. וּ,לְ,חֹשְׁבֵי
    2. 544936,544937,544938
    3. and of those who esteemed of
    4. -
    5. 2803
    6. S-C,R,Vqrmpc
    7. and,of,[those_who]_esteemed_of
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381057
    1. שְׁמ,וֹ
    2. 544939,544940
    3. his/its name
    4. name
    5. 8034
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp3ms
    7. his/its=name
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381058
    2. 544941
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-sof-pasuq
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 381059

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

OET (OET-RV) 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.

SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 3:6–18: If the people again start to give the LORD what they owe him, he will again bless them

Notice that this section also starts with the “Statement, Question, Response” pattern. However this time the sequence is expanded. The “Statement-Question” part occurs twice before a longer “Response” is given. (Another difference is that the second statement begins with a short question.) The “Statement-Question-Response” pattern marks the beginning of a new section.

3:6 is a transitional verse, as 2:17 was. Again, it is recommended that you take it as the first verse of this new section.

3:16a

At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another,

At that time: In this context, the Hebrew word ʾaz which the BSB translates as At that time most probably indicates that this verse contrasts with the previous paragraph. In contrast to the people referred to in 3:14–15, this verse refers to people who feared the LORD.

those who feared the LORD: This refers to the people who were faithful to the LORD and respected him. See the note on 1:6c–d.

Scholars differ about exactly who these people were:

  1. They were people who accepted Malachi’s warnings and then spoke respectfully about the LORD.

  2. They were people who already respected the LORD before Malachi’s warning. The verse refers to their reaction when other people accused the LORD.

The Hebrew text allow either interpretation, and English versions are also ambiguous. If possible, you should try to translate so that either view could be understood. If that is not possible in your language, it is recommended that you follow option (1).TOB (Traduction Œcuménique de la Bible), following the Septuagint, translates 'āz as ainsi, ‘thus,’ leading to quite a different interpretation: the complaints recorded in verses 14–15 are understood as coming from God’s faithful people. They are struggling to remain faithful, but are losing ground. In spite of their struggles, God still hears them anyway.

spoke with one another: We do not know what these people said to each other. It must have been something which pleased the LORD because he responded favorably to their words (3:16b).

3:16b

and the LORD listened and heard them.

This verse part begins with the Hebrew conjunction w-. It introduces the LORD’s response to those who feared him. Most English versions translate it as “and.” Use what is natural in your language in this context to introduce the LORD’s response.

listened and heard them: The Hebrew words which the BSB translates as listened and heard mean almost the same thing in this context. The author used both verbs here to emphasize the action, that is, to mean something like “listened very carefully.” There are at least two possibilities for translation:

Use an option which will be natural in your language for this context.

3:16c

So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD

a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD: This indicates that a record was written in a book about the people who feared the LORD. The record probably mentioned their names and also may have included their words and deeds which showed their faithfulness to him. Someone wrote this record in the LORD’s presence. Malachi does not tell us who this person was. For example:

In his presence, there was written down in a book a record of those who feared the Lord and respected him. (GNT)

scroll: At the time when Malachi prophesied, books as we know them today did not exist. People wrote on stone tablets, scrolls of leather or other materials. You should choose a general term here which represents a well known substance on which people would keep written records.

regarding those who feared the LORD: The Hebrew word l- which the BSB translates as regarding at this point in the verse can have many meanings. Here the context indicates that the book was written “for the benefit of” those who feared the LORD. The LORD would remember them (and what they had said or done).

those who feared the LORD: See the note on 3:16a.

3:16d

and honored His name.

and honored His name: That is, they honored his name, they thought about him with reverence. For example:

those who feared the Lord and respected him. (GNT)

His name: In the Hebrew Bible, the phrase “the LORD’s name” or His name refers to God himself or his authority. It was also used in this way in 1:6. See the note on 1:6f. GNT simply uses “him” instead of His name.

General Comment on 3:16c–d

The Hebrew expressions which the BSB translates as “feared the LORD” in 3:16c and “honored His name” in 3:16d mean almost the same thing. In some languages it may be more natural to express this idea in another way. Some possibilities are:

Use an option which is natural in your language.

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

אִ֣ישׁ אֶת־רֵעֵ֑⁠הוּ

(a)_man DOM his/its=neighbour

This is an expression that people of this culture would commonly use to describe people speaking with one another. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [discussing things with one another]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / doublet

וַ⁠יַּקְשֵׁ֤ב יְהוָה֙ וַ⁠יִּשְׁמָ֔ע

and,he_paid_attention YHWH and,he_listened

These two phrases mean basically the same thing. The author uses them together to emphasize how closely Yahweh listened. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine these phrases. Alternate translation: [And Yahweh paid close attention as they spoke]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

וַ֠⁠יִּכָּתֵב סֵ֣פֶר זִכָּר֤וֹן

and,it_was_written writing remembrance

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: [And those people wrote a book of remembrance]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

לְ⁠פָנָי⁠ו֙

before,,him

The author is using the word face to mean presence by association with the way people can see the face of someone who is present. Alternate translation: [in his presence]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / parallelism

לְ⁠יִרְאֵ֣י יְהוָ֔ה וּ⁠לְ⁠חֹשְׁבֵ֖י שְׁמֽ⁠וֹ

of_[those],fearing_of YHWH and,of,[those_who]_esteemed_of his/its=name

These two phrases mean basically the same thing. If it would be clearer in your language, you could combine them. Alternate translation: [for the ones who feared Yahweh and esteemed his name]

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

וּ⁠לְ⁠חֹשְׁבֵ֖י שְׁמֽ⁠וֹ

and,of,[those_who]_esteemed_of his/its=name

The author is using the word name to represent Yahweh’s reputation. Alternate translation: [and for the ones who were concerned for the honor of his reputation]

TSN Tyndale Study Notes:

3:16 A scroll of remembrance—a Persian tradition—was a catalog of names with a record of events associated with those individuals. We are not told how many people signed the scroll.
• Those who feared him were people who were loyal to the Lord as God, obedient to God’s commands, and righteous in conduct and worship.

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. Then
    2. -
    3. 648
    5. 544912
    6. S-D
    8. S
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381040
    1. they spoke together
    2. spoke
    3. 1609
    5. 544913
    6. V-VNp3cp
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381041
    1. +those fearing of
    2. -
    3. 3293
    5. 544914
    6. S-Aampc
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381042
    1. (of) YHWH
    2. -
    3. 3354
    5. 544915
    6. S-Np
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381043
    1. each
    2. -
    3. 266
    5. 544916
    6. S-Ncmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381044
    1. with
    2. -
    3. 347
    5. 544917
    6. S-R
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381045
    1. his/its neighbour
    2. -
    3. 7161,1978
    5. 544919,544920
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381047
    1. and
    2. attention
    3. 1987,6999
    5. 544921,544922
    6. SV-C,Vhw3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381048
    1. YHWH
    2. -
    3. 3354
    5. 544923
    6. S-Np
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381049
    1. he paid attention
    2. attention
    3. 1987,6999
    5. 544921,544922
    6. SV-C,Vhw3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381048
    1. and he listened
    2. listened
    3. 1987,7841
    5. 544924,544925
    6. SV-C,Vqw3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381050
    1. and
    2. written
    3. 1987,3661
    5. 544926,544927
    6. SV-C,VNw3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381051
    1. a document of
    2. -
    3. 5374
    5. 544928
    6. S-Ncmsc
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381052
    1. it was written
    2. written
    3. 1987,3661
    5. 544926,544927
    6. SV-C,VNw3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381051
    1. remembrance
    2. remembrance
    3. 2042
    5. 544929
    6. S-Ncmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381053
    1. before him
    2. his
    3. 3705,6376,1978
    5. 544930,544931,544932
    6. S-R,Ncbpc,Sp3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381054
    1. of +those fearing of
    2. -
    3. 3705,3293
    5. 544933,544934
    6. S-R,Aampc
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381055
    1. (of) YHWH
    2. -
    3. 3354
    5. 544935
    6. S-Np
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381056
    1. his/its name
    2. name
    3. 7629,1978
    5. 544939,544940
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381058
    1. and of those who esteemed of
    2. -
    3. 1987,3705,2654
    5. 544936,544937,544938
    6. S-C,R,Vqrmpc
    8. -
    9. Y-397; TProphecies_of_Malachi
    10. 381057

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

OET (OET-RV) 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.

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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