Malachi 2:17
The Scripture
(17) Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites are accused of having abandoned the required sacrifices, offering neither burnt offerings nor sin offerings. Their disobedience is presented as a clear sign that God will send a messenger to warn them of impending judgment. The chapter stresses the importance of keeping God's commandments and the serious consequences of ignoring them.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 95:9Psalms 95:10Isaiah 1:14Isaiah 7:13Isaiah 43:24Jeremiah 15:6Ezekiel 16:43Amos 2:13Malachi 2:14Malachi 1:6Malachi 1:7Malachi 3:8
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