Malachi 2:3 cpdv — Behold, I will cast forth an arm to you, and I will scatter across your face the dung of your solemnities, and it will…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Behold, I will cast forth an arm to you, and I will scatter across your face the dung of your solemnities, and it will take you to itself."

— Malachi 2:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Malachi 2 — Context

1

And now, O priests, this command is to you.

2

If you will refuse to listen, and if you will refuse to take it to heart, so as to give glory to my name, says the Lord of hosts, I will send destitution upon you, and I will curse your blessings; yes, I will curse them. For you have not taken it to heart.

3

Behold, I will cast forth an arm to you, and I will scatter across your face the dung of your solemnities, and it will take you to itself.

4

And you will know that I sent you this commandment, so that my covenant might be with Levi, says the Lord of hosts.

5

My covenant was with him for life and peace. And I gave him fear, and he feared me, and he was afraid before the face of my name.

6

The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and integrity, and he turned away many from iniquity.

Malachi 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 2:3 say?
Malachi 2:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Behold, I will cast forth an arm to you, and I will scatter across your face the dung of your solemnities, and it will take you to itself.”
Where is Malachi 2:3 in the Bible?
Malachi 2:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 2, 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 2:3.
What translation should I read Malachi 2:3 in?
Malachi 2:3 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 2:3?
Malachi 2:3 reads (CPDV): “Behold, I will cast forth an arm to you, and I will scatter across your face the dung of your solemnities, and it will take you to itself.” 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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