Malachi 1:3 akjv — And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness.

American King James Version

"And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness. "

— Malachi 1:3, American King James Version

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Malachi 1 — Context

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The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.

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I have loved you, says the LORD. Yet you say, Wherein have you loved us? Was not Esau Jacob’s brother? says the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,

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And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness.

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Whereas Edom said, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus says the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom the LORD has indignation for ever.

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And your eyes shall see, and you shall say, The LORD will be magnified from the border of Israel. ¶

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A son honors his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is my honor? and if I be a master, where is my fear? says the LORD of hosts to you, O priests, that despise my name. And you say, Wherein have we despised your name?

Malachi 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 1:3 say?
Malachi 1:3 in the American King James Version reads: “And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness. ”
Where is Malachi 1:3 in the Bible?
Malachi 1:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 1, verse 3.
Who wrote Malachi?
Malachi is traditionally attributed to Malachi. It was written c. 430 BC.
What is the book of Malachi about?
Malachi closes the Old Testament with a series of disputations: God says one thing, the people say another, and God answers. He confronts faithless priests, broken marriages, and stingy worship, then promises a coming messenger who will prepare the way of the LORD.
What are the major themes of Malachi?
Malachi explores themes including Covenant Faithfulness, Worship, Tithing, Marriage, Coming Messenger. These themes shape the meaning and context of Malachi 1:3.
What translation should I read Malachi 1:3 in?
Malachi 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Malachi 1:3?
Malachi 1:3 reads (AKJV): “And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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