


Malachi 1:13
Bible Versions
Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness [is it]! and ye have snuffed at it, saith the LORD of hosts; and ye brought [that which was] torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye brought an offering: should I accept this of your hand? saith the LORD.
Ye said {H559} also, Behold, what a weariness {H4972} is it! and ye have snuffed {H5301} at it, saith {H559} the LORD {H3068} of hosts {H6635}; and ye brought {H935} that which was torn {H1497}, and the lame {H6455}, and the sick {H2470}; thus ye brought {H935} an offering {H4503}: should I accept {H7521} this of your hand {H3027}? saith {H559} the LORD {H3068}.
You also say, 'It's all so tiresome!' and sniff scornfully at it," says ADONAI-Tzva'ot. "Then you bring animals that were taken by violence, or they are lame or sick. This is the sort of offering you bring. Am I supposed to accept this from you?" asks ADONAI.
You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD.
Ye say also, Behold, what a weariness is it! and ye have snuffed at it, saith Jehovah of hosts; and ye have brought that which was taken by violence, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye bring the offering: should I accept this at your hand? saith Jehovah.
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