Malachi 3:2 web — "But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and lik…

World English Bible

""But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;"

— Malachi 3:2, World English Bible

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Malachi 3 — Context

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"Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, behold, he comes!" says Yahweh of Armies.

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"But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;

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and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to Yahweh offerings in righteousness.

4

Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasant to Yahweh, as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.

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I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and don't fear me," says Yahweh of Armies.

Malachi 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 3:2 say?
Malachi 3:2 in the World English Bible reads: “"But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;”
Where is Malachi 3:2 in the Bible?
Malachi 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read Malachi 3:2 in?
Malachi 3:2 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 3:2?
Malachi 3:2 reads (WEB): “"But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;” 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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