Malachi 3:4

Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years.

Then shall the offering {H4503} of Judah {H3063} and Jerusalem {H3389} be pleasant {H6149} unto the LORD {H3068}, as in the days {H3117} of old {H5769}, and as in former {H6931} years {H8141}.

Then the offering of Y'hudah and Yerushalayim will be pleasing to ADONAI, as it was in the days of old, as in years gone by.

Then the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will please the LORD, as in days of old and years gone by.

Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto Jehovah, as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • 2 Chronicles 7:1 (4 votes)

    ¶ Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.

  • 2 Chronicles 7:3 (4 votes)

    And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, [saying], For [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever.

  • Ezekiel 43:26 (3 votes)

    Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves.

  • Ezekiel 43:27 (3 votes)

    And when these days are expired, it shall be, [that] upon the eighth day, and [so] forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord GOD.

  • Zechariah 8:3 (3 votes)

    Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain.

  • Isaiah 56:7 (3 votes)

    Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices [shall be] accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.

  • 2 Chronicles 8:12 (2 votes)

    ¶ Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the LORD on the altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch,