Malachi 4:2 web — But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap l…

World English Bible

"But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall."

— Malachi 4:2, World English Bible

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Malachi 4 — Context

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"For, behold, the day comes, it burns as a furnace; and all the proud, and all who work wickedness, will be stubble; and the day that comes will burn them up," says Yahweh of Armies, "that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.

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But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.

3

You shall tread down the wicked; for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I make," says Yahweh of Armies.

4

"Remember the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded to him in Horeb for all Israel, even statutes and ordinances.

5

Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.

Malachi 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 4:2 say?
Malachi 4:2 in the World English Bible reads: “But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.”
Where is Malachi 4:2 in the Bible?
Malachi 4:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 4, 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 4:2.
What translation should I read Malachi 4:2 in?
Malachi 4:2 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 4:2?
Malachi 4:2 reads (WEB): “But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.” 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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