Malachi 2:4
What does Malachi 2:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Malachi 2:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant may be with Levi, saith Jehovah of hosts.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the Lord of hosts.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant may be with Levi, saith Jehovah of hosts.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And ye have known that I have sent unto you this charge, For My covenant being with Levi, Said Jehovah of Hosts.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And you shall know that I sent you this commandment, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the Lord of hosts.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith Jehovah of hosts.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 38:23
And I will magnify myself, and sanctify myself, and I will make myself known in the eyes of many nations; and they shall know that I am Jehovah.
- John 15:2
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.
- Jeremiah 28:9
The prophet that prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that Jehovah hath truly sent him.
- 1 Kings 22:25
And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.
- Isaiah 1:24
Therefore saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies;
- Luke 10:11
Even the dust from your city, that cleaveth to our feet, we wipe off against you: nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh.
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