Malachi 3:4 net — The offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in former times and years past.

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"The offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in former times and years past."

— Malachi 3:4, NET Bible

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Malachi 3 — Context

1

“I am about to send my messenger, who will clear the way before me. Indeed, the Lord you are seeking will suddenly come to his temple, and the messenger of the covenant, whom you long for, is certainly coming,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

2

Who can endure the day of his coming? Who can keep standing when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.

3

He will act like a refiner and purifier of silver and will cleanse the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer the LORD a proper offering.

4

The offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in former times and years past.

5

“I will come to you in judgment. I will be quick to testify against those who practice divination, those who commit adultery, those who break promises, and those who exploit workers, widows, and orphans, who refuse to help the resident foreigner and in this way show they do not fear me,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

6

Resistance to the Lord through Selfishness“Since, I, the LORD, do not go back on my promises, you, sons of Jacob, have not perished.

7

From the days of your ancestors you have ignored my commandments and have not kept them! Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.“But you say,‘How should we return?’

Malachi 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 3:4 say?
Malachi 3:4 in the NET Bible reads: “The offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in former times and years past.”
Where is Malachi 3:4 in the Bible?
Malachi 3:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 3, verse 4.
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 3:4.
What translation should I read Malachi 3:4 in?
Malachi 3:4 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 3:4?
Malachi 3:4 reads (NET): “The offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the LORD as in former times and years past.” 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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