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For I am a great king,&#8221 says the LORD Almighty, &#8220and my name is to be feared among the nations. <a href="/nlt/malachi/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Cursed is the cheat who promises to give a fine ram from his flock but then sacrifices a defective one to the Lord. For I am a great king,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “and my name is feared among the nations! <a href="/esv/malachi/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Cursed be the cheat who has a male in his flock, and vows it, and yet sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished. For I am a great King, says the LORD of hosts, and my name will be feared among the nations. <a href="/bsb/malachi/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. <a href="/kjv/malachi/1.htm">King James Bible</a> But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the heathen. <a href="/nkjv/malachi/1.htm">New King James Version</a> “But cursed be the deceiver Who has in his flock a male, And takes a vow, But sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished— For I am a great King,” Says the LORD of hosts, “And My name is to be feared among the nations. <a href="/nasb_/malachi/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “But cursed be the swindler who has a male in his flock and vows it, but sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord, for I am a great King,” says the LORD of armies, “and My name is feared among the nations.” <a href="/nasb/malachi/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But cursed be the swindler who has a male in his flock and vows it, but sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord, for I am a great King,&#8221 says the LORD of hosts, &#8220and My name is feared among the nations.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/malachi/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But cursed be the swindler who has a male in his flock, and vows it, but sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord, for I am a great King,” says the LORD of hosts, “and My name is feared among the nations.” <a href="/lsb/malachi/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “But cursed be the swindler who has a male in his flock and vows it, but sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord, for I am a great King,” says Yahweh of hosts, “and My name is feared among the nations.” <a href="/amp/malachi/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “But cursed is the swindler who has a male in his flock and vows [to offer] it, but sacrifices to the Lord a blemished or diseased thing! For I am a great King,” says the LORD of hosts, “and My name is to be [reverently and greatly] feared among the nations.” <a href="/csb/malachi/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “The deceiver is cursed who has an acceptable male in his flock and makes a vow but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Armies, “and my name will be feared among the nations. <a href="/hcsb/malachi/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The deceiver is cursed who has an acceptable male in his flock and makes a vow but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,&#8221 says Yahweh of Hosts, &#8220and My name will be feared among the nations.&#8221 <a href="/asv/malachi/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> But cursed be the deceiver, who hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a blemished thing; for I am a great King, saith Jehovah of hosts, and my name is terrible among the Gentiles. <a href="/cev/malachi/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Instead of offering the acceptable animals you have promised, you bring me those that are unhealthy. I will punish you for this, because I am the great King, the LORD All-Powerful, and I am worshiped by nations everywhere. <a href="/erv/malachi/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a blemished thing: for I am a great king, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name is terrible among the Gentiles. <a href="/gwt/malachi/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Cheaters are under a curse. They have male animals in their flocks that they vow to give [as a sacrifice]. But they sacrifice second-rate ones to the Lord instead. I am a great king," says the LORD of Armies. "Among the nations my name is respected. <a href="/gnt/malachi/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> A curse on the cheater who sacrifices a worthless animal to me, when he has in his flock a good animal that he promised to give me! For I am a great king, and people of all nations fear me." <a href="/isv/malachi/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock, and vows to give it, but sacrifices a mutilated one to the LORD. Indeed, I am a great king," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and my name is feared among the Gentiles." <a href="/msb/malachi/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,? says the LORD of Hosts, ?and My name is to be feared among the nations. <a href="/net/malachi/1.htm">NET Bible</a> "There will be harsh condemnation for the hypocrite who has a valuable male animal in his flock but vows and sacrifices something inferior to the Lord. For I am a great king," says the LORD who rules over all, "and my name is awesome among the nations." <a href="/nheb/malachi/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "But the deceiver is cursed, who has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to the LORD a blemished thing; for I am a great King," says the LORD of hosts, "and my name is awesome among the nations." <a href="/wbt/malachi/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But cursed be the deceiver, who hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth to the Lord a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the heathen. <a href="/web/malachi/1.htm">World English Bible</a> “But the deceiver is cursed who has in his flock a male, and vows and sacrifices to the Lord a defective thing; for I am a great King,” says Yahweh of Armies, “and my name is awesome among the nations.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/malachi/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “And a deceiver [is] cursed, who has in his drove a male, "" And is vowing, and is sacrificing a marred thing to the Lord, "" For I [am] a great King,” said YHWH of Hosts, "" “And My Name [is] revered among nations!” <a href="/ylt/malachi/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And cursed is a deceiver, who hath in his drove a male, And is vowing, and is sacrificing a marred thing to the Lord, For a great king am I, said Jehovah of Hosts, And My name is revered among nations! <a href="/slt/malachi/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And cursed he deceiving, and there is in his flock a male, and he vowed and sacrificed a corrupt thing to Jehovah: for I am a great king, said Jehovah of armies, and my name terrible among the nations.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/malachi/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Cursed is the deceitful man that hath in his flock a male, and making a vow offereth in sacrifice that which is feeble to the Lord: for I am a great King, saith the Lord of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the Gentiles. <a href="/cpdv/malachi/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Cursed is the deceitful, who holds in his flock a male, and, when making a vow, offers in sacrifice that which is feeble to the Lord. For I am a great King, says the Lord of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the Gentiles. <a href="/nabre/malachi/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Cursed is the cheat who has in his flock an intact male, and vows it, but sacrifices to the LORD a defective one instead; For a great king am I, says the LORD of hosts, and my name is feared among the nations. <a href="/nrsvce/malachi/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Cursed be the cheat who has a male in the flock and vows to give it, and yet sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished; for I am a great King, says the LORD of hosts, and my name is reverenced among the nations.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/malachi/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Cursed be he who has in his flock a ram, and vows and sacrifices for the LORD that which is sick; for I am a great King, says the LORD of hosts, and my name is dreaded among the Gentiles. <a href="/hpbt/malachi/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And cursed is he whoever has a ram in his flock, and he vowed and sacrificed what is sick to LORD JEHOVAH, for I am the great King, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, and my name is awesome among the Gentiles <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/malachi/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But cursed be he that dealeth craftily, Whereas he hath in his flock a male, And voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a blemished thing; For I am a great King, Saith the LORD of hosts, And My name is feared among the nations. <a href="/sep/malachi/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And cursed is the man who had the power, and possessed a male in his flock, and whose vow is upon him, and who sacrifices a corrupt thing to the Lord: for I am a great King, saith the Lord Almighty, and my name is glorious among the nations. <a href="/parallel/malachi/1-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B6KyAs1WSHw?start=186" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/malachi/1.htm">The Polluted Offerings</a> …13You 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. 14<a href="/hebrew/779.htm" title="779: wə·’ā·rūr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To curse. A primitive root; to execrate.">“But cursed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5230.htm" title="5230: nō·w·ḵêl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be crafty, deceitful or knavish. A prim root; to defraud, i.e. Act treacherously.">is the deceiver</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: wə·yêš (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">who has</a> <a href="/hebrew/2145.htm" title="2145: zā·ḵār (N-ms) -- Male. From zakar; properly, remembered, i.e. A male.">an acceptable male</a> <a href="/hebrew/5739.htm" title="5739: bə·‘eḏ·rōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A flock, herd. From adar; an arrangement, i.e. Muster.">in his flock</a> <a href="/hebrew/5087.htm" title="5087: wə·nō·ḏêr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To vow. A primitive root; to promise.">and vows to give it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2076.htm" title="2076: wə·zō·ḇê·aḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To slaughter for sacrifice. A primitive root; to slaughter an animal.">but sacrifices</a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: mā·šə·ḥāṯ (V-Hofal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">a defective animal</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: la·ḏō·nāy (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">to the Lord.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ā·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">am a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ū·šə·mî (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">“and My name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: nō·w·rā (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">is to be feared</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: ḇag·gō·w·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">among the nations.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a> By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Romans 14:11</a> It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” <a href="/psalms/47-2.htm">Psalm 47:2</a> How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! <a href="/psalms/113-3.htm">Psalm 113:3</a> From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised. <a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a> On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a> And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. <a href="/jeremiah/10-6.htm">Jeremiah 10:6-7</a> There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. / Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. <a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11</a> May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. <a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a> All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. <a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18-19</a> “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. / I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. <a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16-22</a> Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ... <a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13</a> When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, <a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a> For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe. <a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15</a> which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But cursed be the deceiver, which has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to the LORD a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, said the LORD of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the heathen.cursed.<a href="/malachi/3-9.htm">Malachi 3:9</a> Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.<a href="/genesis/27-12.htm">Genesis 27:12</a> My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing.<a href="/joshua/7-11.htm">Joshua 7:11,12</a> Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff… which hath in his flock.<a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:4,5</a> When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed… <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a> And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much… <a href="/mark/14-8.htm">Mark 14:8</a> She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.for.<a href="/malachi/1-8.htm">Malachi 1:8,11</a> And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the LORD of hosts… <a href="/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58</a> If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;<a href="/psalms/47-2.htm">Psalm 47:2</a> For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.my name.<a href="/psalms/68-35.htm">Psalm 68:35</a> O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.<a href="/psalms/76-12.htm">Psalm 76:12</a> He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.<a href="/daniel/9-4.htm">Daniel 9:4</a> And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/4-27.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-11.htm">Awesome</a> <a href="/genesis/31-27.htm">Cheat</a> <a href="/micah/2-10.htm">Corrupt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Craftily</a> <a href="/micah/6-10.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-11.htm">Dealeth</a> <a href="/micah/2-11.htm">Deceiver</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-7.htm">Dreadful</a> <a href="/haggai/1-12.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Heathen</a> <a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">Male</a> <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-16.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-3.htm">Sacrificeth</a> <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Voweth</a> <a href="/nahum/1-15.htm">Vows</a> <a href="/malachi/1-4.htm">Whereas</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/malachi/3-4.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/malachi/2-2.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/genesis/28-17.htm">Awesome</a> <a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Cheat</a> <a href="/malachi/2-3.htm">Corrupt</a> <a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Craftily</a> <a href="/malachi/2-2.htm">Cursed</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-7.htm">Dealeth</a> <a href="/matthew/27-63.htm">Deceiver</a> <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Dreadful</a> <a href="/malachi/2-5.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/matthew/10-31.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/6-7.htm">Heathen</a> <a href="/malachi/2-2.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Male</a> <a href="/malachi/3-12.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/malachi/2-3.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Sacrificeth</a> <a href="/genesis/28-20.htm">Voweth</a> <a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Vows</a> <a href="/john/7-27.htm">Whereas</a><div class="vheading2">Malachi 1</div>1. <a href="/malachi/1-1.htm">Malachi complains of Israel's unkindness;</a> 2. <a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">of their irreverence and profaneness.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/malachi/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/malachi/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/malachi/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But cursed is the deceiver This phrase highlights the seriousness of deceit in worship and offerings. In the biblical context, a curse signifies divine disfavor and judgment. Deception in religious practices is condemned throughout Scripture, as seen in the story of Ananias and Sapphira in <a href="/acts/5.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a>, where deceit in giving led to severe consequences.who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it The reference to an "acceptable male" aligns with the Levitical laws requiring offerings to be without blemish (<a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm">Leviticus 1:3</a>). Vows were solemn promises made to God, and breaking them was considered a serious offense (<a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a>). This reflects the importance of integrity and sincerity in one's commitments to God.but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord Offering a defective animal violates the sacrificial laws outlined in <a href="/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20-22</a>, which required offerings to be perfect. This act of giving less than one's best to God is a form of disrespect and reflects a heart not fully devoted to Him. It parallels the broader biblical theme of God desiring wholehearted devotion (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>).For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts The title "great King" emphasizes God's sovereignty and authority over all creation. The term "LORD of Hosts" underscores His command over the heavenly armies, indicating His power and majesty. This phrase reminds the reader of God's rightful place as the supreme ruler, deserving of honor and reverence.and My name is to be feared among the nations This statement points to the universal recognition and reverence that God demands and will ultimately receive. It echoes prophecies like those in <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a>, where every knee will bow to God. The fear of the Lord is a recurring biblical theme, signifying awe, respect, and submission to His will, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>. This also foreshadows the global spread of the Gospel and the acknowledgment of God's greatness among all peoples.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/malachi.htm">Malachi</a> The prophet who delivered God's message to the Israelites, addressing their spiritual apathy and calling them to genuine worship. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His majesty and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_deceiver.htm">The Deceiver</a> Represents those who fail to honor God with their offerings, choosing instead to give less than their best. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a> Refers to all peoples outside of Israel, highlighting God's universal sovereignty and the call for His name to be revered globally. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_sacrificial_system.htm">The Sacrificial System</a> The context of the verse, where offerings were made to God, symbolizing devotion and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Integrity in Worship</a> God desires genuine worship, not mere ritual. Our offerings to Him should reflect our best, symbolizing our respect and reverence for His greatness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_worthiness.htm">God's Sovereignty and Worthiness</a> Recognizing God as the "great King" calls us to honor Him with our lives, acknowledging His authority and majesty in all we do. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a> Offering less than our best to God is a form of deceit that brings a curse. We must examine our hearts and ensure our worship is sincere and wholehearted. <a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_reverence.htm">Universal Call to Reverence</a> God's name is to be feared among the nations, reminding us of our role in making His glory known to all people through our actions and testimony. <a href="/topical/l/living_sacrifices.htm">Living Sacrifices</a> As believers, we are called to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, dedicating our lives to God's service and reflecting His holiness in our daily conduct.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_malachi_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Malachi 1</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_kings_14_contradictions.htm">How can this narrative be reconciled with other biblical or historical records that appear to contradict 1 Kings 14?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_breaking_vows.htm">What does the Bible say about breaking vows?</a> <a href="/q/why_condemn_blemished_sacrifices_in_malachi.htm">In Malachi 1:14, why does the text condemn offering blemished sacrifices when some passages suggest more lenient standards for certain offerings?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_ahijah_recognize_jeroboam's_wife.htm">How could Ahijah, who was nearly blind (1 Kings 14:4-5), immediately recognize Jeroboam's wife in disguise?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/malachi/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) Some consider that two cases are mentioned in this verse. (1) One who acts deceitfully (by offering a female as a burnt offering, which is contrary to the Law, while there is in his flock a male); (2) and one who makes a vow (to offer a sacrifice of peace offerings, for which either a male or a female was allowable, provided it were without a blemish: <a href="/leviticus/22-23.htm" title="Either a bullock or a lamb that has any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that may you offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.">Leviticus 22:23</a>), and then offers an animal that has a blemish. But it is better to understand but one case to be mentioned--viz., that of a man who vows, and while he has a male in his flock offers a female with a blemish. A female without blemish would be admissible as a vow offering, but a male without blemish would be the most valuable, because it could be offered as a burnt offering, whereas a female could not; while a female with a blemish would be the very worst, and actually illegal. A man is not bound to make a vow, but if he make one his offering should be of the very best, just as he would not dare to offer to a king or to his ruler (<a href="/malachi/1-6.htm" title="A son honors his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is my honor? and if I be a master, where is my fear? said the LORD of hosts to you, O priests, that despise my name. And you say, Wherein have we despised your name?">Malachi 1:6</a>) anything but the best. How cursed, then, must he be who, while he possesses the best, deliberately makes a vow to God, and then offers Him the very worst.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/malachi/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - But (and) cursed be the deceiver. The curse is fulminated against all who are guilty of these violations of the Law. The prophet mentions two instances out of many. The first is of one who offers a female victim, on pretence that he has no male in his flock. This will be clearer if we translate, with Keil, "And cursed is he who deceives, whereas there is in his flock a male animal." Septuagint, "Cursed is he who was able and bad in his flock a male." And voweth...a corrupt (blemished) thing. The second case is of one who in some emergency vows an offering, and then pays it by presenting a blemished animal (<a href="/leviticus/3-1.htm">Leviticus 3:1, 6</a>). With a slightly altered punctuation, some editors give, "a faulty female." For I am a great King. This is the reason that they are cursed who dishonour him. Dreadful. Held in awe and reverence. Septuagint, ἐπιφανές, notable." He whom the Gentiles honour will not permit his own people to profane his Name. <a href="/commentaries/malachi/1-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“But cursed וְאָר֣וּר (wə·’ā·rūr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_779.htm">Strong's 779: </a> To execrate [is] the deceiver נוֹכֵ֗ל (nō·w·ḵêl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5230.htm">Strong's 5230: </a> To be crafty, deceitful or knavish who has וְיֵ֤שׁ (wə·yêš) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> Being, substance, existence, is an acceptable male זָכָ֔ר (zā·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2145.htm">Strong's 2145: </a> Remembered, a male in his flock בְּעֶדְרוֹ֙ (bə·‘eḏ·rōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5739.htm">Strong's 5739: </a> An arrangement, muster and vows to give it, וְנֹדֵ֛ר (wə·nō·ḏêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To promise but sacrifices וְזֹבֵ֥חַ (wə·zō·ḇê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2076.htm">Strong's 2076: </a> To slaughter for sacrifice a defective מָשְׁחָ֖ת (mā·šə·ḥāṯ) Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> Perhaps to go to ruin animal to the Lord. לַֽאדֹנָ֑י (la·ḏō·nāy) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord For כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I אָ֗נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I am a great גָּד֜וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent King,” מֶ֨לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king says אָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts, צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign “and My name וּשְׁמִ֖י (ū·šə·mî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name [is to be] feared נוֹרָ֥א (nō·w·rā) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten among the nations.” בַגּוֹיִֽם׃ (ḇag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/malachi/1-14.htm">OT Prophets: Malachi 1:14 But the deceiver is cursed who has (Malachi Mal Ml) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/malachi/1-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Malachi 1:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Malachi 1:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/malachi/2-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Malachi 2:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Malachi 2:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>