Malachi 2:4 Parallel Translations

Then you will know that I sent you this warning so that my promise to Levi will continue," says the LORD of Armies. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.

ASV:

And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant may be with Levi, saith Jehovah of hosts.

BBE:

And you will be certain that I have sent this order to you, so that it might be my agreement with Levi, says the Lord of armies.

DBY:

And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith Jehovah of hosts.

ERV:

And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.

JPS:

Know then that I have sent this commandment unto you, that My covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.

WBS:

And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment to you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.

WEB:

You will know that I have sent this commandment to you, that my covenant may be with Levi," says Yahweh of Armies.

YLT:

And ye have known that I have sent unto you this charge, For My covenant being with Levi, Said Jehovah of Hosts.

Malachi 2:4 Cross References

XREF:

Numbers 3:11 Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Numbers 3:45 "Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the sons of Israel and the cattle of the Levites. And the Levites shall be Mine; I am the LORD.

Numbers 18:21 "To the sons of Levi, behold, I have given all the tithe in Israel for an inheritance, in return for their service which they perform, the service of the tent of meeting.

Nehemiah 13:29 Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and the Levites.

Malachi 3:1 "Behold, I am going to send My messenger, and he will clear the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple; and the messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight, behold, He is coming," says the LORD of hosts. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:4 And ye shall know that I have {f} sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.
(f) The Priests objected against the Prophet that he could not remove them without speaking against the priesthood, and the office established by God by promise. But he shows that the office is nothing slandered, when these villains and dung are called by their own names.

WES:

2:4 My covenant - If you will not confirm, and keep Levi's covenant among you, I will make it firm on my part, by punishing the violators of it.

MHC:

2:1-9 What is here said of the covenant of priesthood, is true of the covenant of grace made with all believers, as spiritual priests. It is a covenant of life and peace; it assures all believers of all happiness, both in this world and in that to come. It is an honour to God's servants to be employed as his messengers. The priest's lips should not keep knowledge from his people, but keep it for them. The people are all concerned to know the will of the Lord. We must not only consult the written word, but desire instruction and advice from God's messengers, in the affairs of our souls. Ministers must exert themselves to the utmost for the conversion of sinners; and even among those called Israelites, there are many to be turned from iniquity. Those ministers, and those only, are likely to turn men from sin, who preach sound doctrine, and live holy lives according to the Scripture. Many departed from this way; thus they misled the people. Such as walk with God in peace and righteousness, and turn others from sin, honour God; he will honour them, while those who despise him shall be lightly esteemed.

CONC:

Agreement Almighty Armies Charge Command Commandment Continue Covenant Hold Hosts Levi Order Says

Admonition Agreement Almighty Armies Charge Command Commandment Continue Covenant Hold Hosts Levi Order

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