Malachi 3
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 4
Chapter Summary
Of the messenger; majesty and grace of Christ. Of the rebellion, and infidelity of the people.
Key Hebrew Words
Cross-References
- Mark 1:2
- Luke 7:27
People & Context
The priestly line whose sons the Messenger will refine and purify like gold and silver
Whose offering, with Jerusalem's, will again be pleasing to Jehovah as in days of old
Ancestor of Israel; because Jehovah does not change, the sons of Jacob are not consumed
Jehovah's servant whose Law, given at Horeb, the people are commanded to remember
The prophet Jehovah promises to send before the great and dreadful day to turn hearts of fathers and sons
Timeline
Jehovah promises to send a messenger to clear the way, followed by the Angel of the Covenant who will act as a refiner's fire to purify the sons of Levi. He will draw near as a swift witness in judgment against those committing various sins.
Malachi 3:1-5The people are cursed for robbing God in their tithes and offerings. Jehovah challenges them to bring the full tithe to the storehouse, promising to open the windows of the heavens and rebuke the one devouring their crops,.
Malachi 3:8-12While some claim it is vanity to serve God, those who fear Jehovah speak together, and a Book of Remembrance is written for them,. God declares them as His treasure and promises they will see the difference between the righteous and the wicked.
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