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Malachi 4:6 nasb — "He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I…

NASB

""He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land with a curse.""

— Malachi 4:6, NASB

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Malachi 4 — Context

3

"You will tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day which I am preparing," says the LORD of hosts.

4

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

5

"Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the LORD.

6

"He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land with a curse."

Malachi 4:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Malachi 4:6 say?
Malachi 4:6 in the NASB reads: “"He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land with a curse."”
Where is Malachi 4:6 in the Bible?
Malachi 4:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Malachi, chapter 4, verse 6.
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 4:6.
What translation should I read Malachi 4:6 in?
Malachi 4:6 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 4:6?
Malachi 4:6 reads (NASB): “"He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land with a curse."” 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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