Malachi 2:8
The Scripture
(8) But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.
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 18:21Psalms 119:102Isaiah 30:11Isaiah 59:13Jeremiah 17:5Jeremiah 17:13Ezekiel 44:10Daniel 9:5Daniel 9:6Hebrews 3:12Malachi 2:9I Samuel 2:17
Related verses (shared words)
Leviticus 26:42I Samuel 4:4II Kings 23:3Malachi 2:4Zechariah 1:3