Malachi 2:2

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World English Bible

""Now, you priests, this commandment is for you."

— Malachi 2:1, World English 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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NET
“The Sacrilege of the Priestly Message“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

"Now, you priests, this commandment is for you.

If you will not listen, and if you will not lay it to heart, to give glory to my name," says Yahweh of Armies, "then will I send the curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have cursed them already, because you do not lay it to heart.

Behold, I will rebuke your seed, and will spread dung on your faces, even the dung of your feasts; and you will be taken away with it.

You will know that I have sent this commandment to you, that my covenant may be with Levi," says Yahweh of Armies.

Malachi 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 2:1 say?

Malachi 2:1 in the World English Bible reads: “"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 (WEB): “"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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