Malachi 3:12

Robbing God · Malachi 3:6–12
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Translations

Modern
“Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.
Traditional
And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.
Literal
“And all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says YHWH of Hosts.
Latin
Et beatos vos dicent omnes gentes: eritis enim vos terra desiderabilis, dicit Dominus exercituum.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Notes

all the nations will call you blessed: Large harvests would once again show the world the Lord’s favor toward Israel.

Malachi’s fifth message repeats the first message (Malachi 1:2–5) by emphasizing God's faithfulness to his promises. He urges Israel to be equally faithful in worship, especially by giving their tithes and offerings. If Malachi is like a courtroom scene, the fifth message is the judge’s decision. The main message is repentance. God desires honest and sincere worship from his people, of which tithing is a symbol.

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People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Malachi, Book of

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Blessing: Temporal, from God Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Malachi: Reproves God's People for Their Impiety Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied