Malachi 2:2

Malachi 2:1 net — The Sacrilege of the Priestly Message“Now, you priests, this commandment is for you.

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"The Sacrilege of the Priestly Message“Now, you priests, this commandment is for you."

— Malachi 2:1, NET Bible

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Malachi 2:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you.”
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ASV
“And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. ”
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WEB
“"Now, you priests, this commandment is for you.”
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DRB
“And now, O ye priests, this commandment is to you.”
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BBE
“And now, O you priests, this order is for you.”
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KJVA
“And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you.”
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Malachi 2 — Context

The Sacrilege of the Priestly Message“Now, you priests, this commandment is for you.

If you do not listen and take seriously the need to honor my name,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies,“I will send judgment on you and turn your blessings into curses– indeed, I have already done so because you are not taking it to heart.

I am about to discipline your children and will spread offal on your faces, the very offal produced at your festivals, and you will be carried away along with it.

Then you will know that I sent this commandment to you so that my covenant may continue to be with Levi,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

Malachi 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 2:1 say?

Malachi 2:1 in the NET Bible reads: “The Sacrilege of the Priestly Message“Now, you priests, this commandment is for you.”

Where is Malachi 2:1 in the Bible?

Malachi 2:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 2, verse 1.

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 2:1.

What translation should I read Malachi 2:1 in?

Malachi 2:1 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 2:1?

Malachi 2:1 reads (NET): “The Sacrilege of the Priestly Message“Now, you priests, this commandment is for you.” 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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