2 “And now, O priests, this command is for you. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. I will be q a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those r who oppress the hired worker in his wages, s the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust … 11:10; Mark 1:2; Luke 7:27; [ch. English Standard Version . International Bible Lesson (also known as the International Sunday School Lessons [ISSL] and the Uniform Sunday School Lessons Series) for Sunday, August 30, 2015, is from Malachi 3:1-12.Please Note: some churches will only study Biblical Commentary Malachi 3:1-4 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The Hebrew word mal’ak means ” messenger”—similar to the Greek word angelos in the New Testament. Malachi 2 – Unfaithful Priests and Broken Marriages A. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you do not lay it to heart. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading part of the book. Malachi 3:5 "Then I will draw near to you for judgment. 5 “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. Malachi 2 English Standard Version (ESV) The Lord Rebukes the Priests. And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you delight. Your Faithlife account signs you in to all our sites. 1 "And now, y O priests, z this command is for you. (Malachi 3:5) And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need." “And now, O priests, this commandment is for you. The wicked may seem powerful, but they will be removed, both root and branches, from the earth like dry stubble thrown into a furnace." Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you do not lay it to heart. The ESV ® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version ®) copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading the book. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, against th... Read verse in English Standard Version ii. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust aside the sojourner, and do … x But you say, “How have we wearied him?” e By saying, “Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delights in them.”Or by asking, f “Where is the God of justice?” 3 g “Behold, I send h my messenger, and i he will prepare the way before me. 2 If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name, says the Lord of hosts, then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings. Malachi 3:5 ESV “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. 5 “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. e By saying, "Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delights in them." Heading (1:1) II. 1 The oracle of the word of the L ord to Israel by Malachi. 1. International Bible Lessons Commentary Malachi 3:1-12 . Introduction from the NIV Study Bible | Go to Malachi Author. I. Behold, He is coming," Says the LORD of hosts. And the Lord # [ch. ( C) he will prepare the way before me. Get beautiful Bible art delivered to your inbox. We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. 4:5; Luke 1:76] “Behold, I send # See ch. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust aside the sojourner, and do not fear me, says the Lord of hosts. 40:3 he will prepare the way before me. That passage reads, “You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing me, the whole nation of you. Malachi 3:1 - ESV - Behold, I send my messenger and he will prepare... Study verse in the English Standard Version