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Test me in this,&#8221 says the LORD Almighty, &#8220and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. <a href="/nlt/malachi/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test! <a href="/esv/malachi/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. <a href="/bsb/malachi/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. <a href="/kjv/malachi/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. <a href="/nkjv/malachi/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the LORD of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it. <a href="/nasb_/malachi/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and put Me to the test now in this,” says the LORD of armies, “if I do not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows. <a href="/nasb/malachi/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,&#8221 says the LORD of hosts, &#8220if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows. <a href="/nasb77/malachi/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the LORD of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven, and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows. <a href="/lsb/malachi/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says Yahweh of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and empty out for you a blessing until it is beyond enough. <a href="/amp/malachi/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Bring all the tithes (the tenth) into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the LORD of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you [so great] a blessing until there is no more room to receive it. <a href="/csb/malachi/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Bring the full tenth into the storehouse so that there may be food in my house. Test me in this way,” says the LORD of Armies. “See if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out a blessing for you without measure. <a href="/hcsb/malachi/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Bring the full tenth into the storehouse so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this way,&#8221 says the LORD of Hosts. &#8220See if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out a blessing for you without measure. <a href="/asv/malachi/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. <a href="/cev/malachi/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I am the LORD All-Powerful, and I challenge you to put me to the test. Bring the entire ten percent into the storehouse, so there will be food in my house. Then I will open the windows of heaven and flood you with blessing after blessing. <a href="/erv/malachi/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Bring ye the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. <a href="/gwt/malachi/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Bring one-tenth of your income into the storehouse so that there may be food in my house. Test me in this way," says the LORD of Armies. "See if I won't open the windows of heaven for you and flood you with blessings. <a href="/gnt/malachi/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Bring the full amount of your tithes to the Temple, so that there will be plenty of food there. Put me to the test and you will see that I will open the windows of heaven and pour out on you in abundance all kinds of good things. <a href="/isv/malachi/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse that there may be food in my house. So put me to the test in this right now," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and see if I won't throw open the windows of heaven for you and pour out on you blessing without measure. <a href="/msb/malachi/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,? says the LORD of Hosts. ?See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. <a href="/net/malachi/3.htm">NET Bible</a> "Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse so that there may be food in my temple. Test me in this matter," says the LORD who rules over all, "to see if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until there is no room for it all. <a href="/nheb/malachi/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this," says the LORD of hosts, "if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for. <a href="/wbt/malachi/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Bring ye all the tithes into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now with this, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. <a href="/web/malachi/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there will not be enough room for. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/malachi/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Bring in all the tithe to the treasure-house, "" And there is food in My house; When you have tried Me, now, with this,” said YHWH of Hosts, "" “Do I not open the windows of the heavens to you? Indeed, I have emptied on you a blessing until there is no space. <a href="/ylt/malachi/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Bring in all the tithe unto the treasure-house, And there is food in My house; When ye have tried Me, now, with this, Said Jehovah of Hosts, Do not I open to you the windows of heaven? Yea, I have emptied on you a blessing till there is no space. <a href="/slt/malachi/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Bring ye all the tenths to the house of treasure, and food shall be in my house, and try me now in this, said Jehovah of armies, if I will not open to you the lattices of the heavens, and empty out to you a blessing, even is it not a sufficiency.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/malachi/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house, and try me in this, saith the Lord: if I open not unto you the flood-gates of heaven, and pour you out a blessing even to abundance. <a href="/cpdv/malachi/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, and let there be food in my house. And test me about this, says the Lord, as to whether I will not open to you the floodgates of heaven, and pour out to you a blessing, all the way to abundance. <a href="/nabre/malachi/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, That there may be food in my house. Put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, And see if I do not open the floodgates of heaven for you, and pour down upon you blessing without measure! <a href="/nrsvce/malachi/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/malachi/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Bring all the tithes into my storehouse that there may be food in my house, and prove me now in this, says the LORD of hosts, and I will open the windows of heaven for you and pour out blessings for you until you shall say, It is enough. <a href="/hpbt/malachi/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Bring the tithes to my granary, all people, and they shall be food in my house, and test me in this, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, and I shall open to you the windows of Heaven and I shall return to you blessings until you will say, ”It is enough!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/malachi/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now herewith, Saith the LORD of hosts, If I will not open you the windows of heaven, And pour you out a blessing, That there shall be more than sufficiency. <a href="/sep/malachi/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The year is completed, and ye have brought all the produce into the storehouses; but there shall be the plunder thereof in its house: return now on this behalf, saith the Lord Almighty, see if I will not open to you the torrents of heaven, and pour out my blessing upon you, until ye are satisfied. <a href="/parallel/malachi/3-10.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=567" 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/3.htm">Robbing God</a> …9You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. 10<a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hā·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">Bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the full</a> <a href="/hebrew/4643.htm" title="4643: ham·ma·‘ă·śêr (Art:: N-ms) -- Tenth part, tithe. Or maasar; and feminine maasrah; from asar; a tenth; especially a tithe.">tithe</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the storehouse,</a> <a href="/hebrew/214.htm" title="214: hā·’ō·w·ṣār (Art:: N-ms) -- Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse. From 'atsar; a depository."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wî·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">so that there may be</a> <a href="/hebrew/2964.htm" title="2964: ṭe·rep̄ (N-ms) -- Prey, food, a leaf. From taraph; something torn, i.e. A fragment, e.g. A fresh leaf, prey, food.">food</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇê·ṯî (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in My house.</a> <a href="/hebrew/974.htm" title="974: ū·ḇə·ḥā·nū·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp:: 1cs) -- To examine, try. A primitive root; to test; generally and figuratively, to investigate.">Test Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: bā·zōṯ (Prep-b:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">in this,”</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/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“See if</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6605.htm" title="6605: ’ep̄·taḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve. A primitive root; to open wide; specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve.">open</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/699.htm" title="699: ’ă·rub·bō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A lattice, window, sluice. Feminine participle passive of 'arab; a lattice; a window, dove-cot, chimney, sluice.">the windows</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">of heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/7324.htm" title="7324: wa·hă·rî·qō·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- Arm, cast out, draw out, make empty, pour forth out. A primitive root; to pour out, i.e. Empty.">and pour out</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">for you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bə·rā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">blessing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1097.htm" title="1097: bə·lî- (N-msc) -- From balah; properly, failure, i.e. Nothing or destruction; usually without, not yet, because not, as long as, etc.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/1767.htm" title="1767: ḏāy (N-ms) -- Sufficiency, enough. Of uncertain derivation; enough, used chiefly with preposition in phrases.">measure.</a> 11I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your land, and the vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,” says the LORD of Hosts.…<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="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-8</a> Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a> And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a> But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-1.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a> “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: / You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10</a> and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.” <a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30</a> Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. <a href="/genesis/14-20.htm">Genesis 14:20</a> and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. <a href="/nehemiah/13-12.htm">Nehemiah 13:12</a> and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a> On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5-9</a> Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. / But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. / And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater. ... <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a> In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” <a href="/psalms/37-25.htm">Psalm 37:25-26</a> I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. / They are ever generous and quick to lend, and their children are a blessing. <a href="/haggai/2-19.htm">Haggai 2:19</a> Is there still seed in the barn? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet yielded fruit. But from this day on, I will bless you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Bring you all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in my house, and prove me now herewith, said the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.all.<a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">2 Chronicles 31:4-10</a> Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD… <a href="/nehemiah/10-33.htm">Nehemiah 10:33-39</a> For the shewbread, and for the continual meat offering, and for the continual burnt offering, of the sabbaths, of the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God… <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9,10</a> Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: … the storehouse.<a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">1 Chronicles 26:20</a> And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.<a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11-19</a> Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them, … <a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Nehemiah 10:38</a> And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.and prove.<a href="/1_kings/17-13.htm">1 Kings 17:13-16</a> And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son… <a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3</a> Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.<a href="/haggai/2-19.htm">Haggai 2:19</a> Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this day will I bless you.open.<a href="/genesis/7-11.htm">Genesis 7:11</a> In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-12.htm">Deuteronomy 28:12</a> The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.<a href="/2_kings/7-2.htm">2 Kings 7:2,19</a> Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof… pour you out.<a href="/ecclesiastes/11-3.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:3</a> If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.that there.<a href="/leviticus/26-10.htm">Leviticus 26:10</a> And ye shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of the new.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/malachi/3-7.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/malachi/3-7.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-13.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-10.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/malachi/1-12.htm">Food</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-5.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-29.htm">Herewith</a> <a href="/malachi/3-7.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/malachi/1-12.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-1.htm">Open</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-17.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/psalms/69-2.htm">Overflows</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-10.htm">Room</a> <a href="/hosea/13-15.htm">Storehouse</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-13.htm">Store-House</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Test</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-2.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/malachi/1-4.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Tithe</a> <a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Tithes</a> <a href="/malachi/1-8.htm">Try</a> <a href="/malachi/3-9.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-14.htm">Windows</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/malachi/3-11.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/malachi/3-11.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Food</a> <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Herewith</a> <a href="/malachi/3-11.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Open</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Overflows</a> <a href="/matthew/6-17.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/matthew/3-8.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/matthew/2-22.htm">Room</a> <a href="/matthew/3-12.htm">Storehouse</a> <a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Store-House</a> <a href="/malachi/3-15.htm">Test</a> <a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/matthew/4-6.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Tithe</a> <a href="/luke/11-42.htm">Tithes</a> <a href="/malachi/3-15.htm">Try</a> <a href="/matthew/3-5.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/genesis/7-11.htm">Windows</a><div class="vheading2">Malachi 3</div>1. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Of the messenger, majesty, and grace of Christ.</a> 7. <a href="/malachi/3-7.htm">Of the rebellion,</a> 8. <a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">sacrilege,</a> 13. <a href="/malachi/3-13.htm">and infidelity of the people.</a> 16. <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">The promise of blessing to those who fear God.</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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Bring the full tithe into the storehouse The concept of tithing, or giving a tenth of one's income, is rooted in the Mosaic Law (<a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-32</a>). The "storehouse" refers to the temple's storage rooms where offerings were kept. This command emphasizes the importance of complete obedience in giving, as partial tithes were insufficient. The storehouse ensured that the Levites, who had no land inheritance, and the poor were provided for (<a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a>). This practice underscores the communal responsibility and trust in God's provision.so that there may be food in My house The "house" refers to the temple, the center of worship and community life in Israel. The food supplied by the tithes supported the priests and Levites, enabling them to perform their duties (<a href="/nehemiah/10-37.htm">Nehemiah 10:37-39</a>). This phrase highlights the practical aspect of tithing, ensuring the sustenance of those who serve in God's house and the continuation of worship and religious instruction.Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts This is one of the few instances in Scripture where God invites His people to test Him. The "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and power. This challenge is unique, as testing God is generally discouraged (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-16.htm">Deuteronomy 6:16</a>). Here, however, it is a call to trust in His faithfulness and provision, encouraging believers to step out in faith and obedience.See if I will not open the windows of heaven The "windows of heaven" is a metaphor for abundant blessings, reminiscent of the floodgates opened during Noah's time (<a href="/genesis/7-11.htm">Genesis 7:11</a>). It signifies an outpouring of divine favor and provision. This imagery assures the people of God's ability to provide beyond their expectations, reinforcing His role as the ultimate provider.and pour out for you blessing without measure This promise of immeasurable blessing is a testament to God's generosity. It echoes the covenantal blessings promised to Israel for obedience (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>). The phrase suggests not only material prosperity but also spiritual and communal well-being. It points to the abundant life promised in Christ (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>), foreshadowing the ultimate blessing found in Him.<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. His name means "my messenger" in Hebrew, and he is the last of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. 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. It underscores His power and authority to fulfill His promises. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_storehouse.htm">The Storehouse</a> Refers to the temple treasury where tithes and offerings were collected to support the Levites, the poor, and the temple services. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The original audience of Malachi's prophecy, who were being called to return to faithful worship and obedience, including the practice of tithing. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_windows_of_heaven.htm">The Windows of Heaven</a> A metaphorical expression indicating God's abundant provision and blessing, reminiscent of the blessings promised in the covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a> Tithing is an act of obedience and trust in God's provision. It acknowledges that all we have comes from Him and is a way to honor Him with our resources. <a href="/topical/t/testing_god's_faithfulness.htm">Testing God's Faithfulness</a> This passage uniquely invites believers to test God's promise of provision. It challenges us to step out in faith and witness His faithfulness in response to our obedience. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The tithe supports the work of the church and the needs of the community. It is a practical expression of love and care for others, reflecting God's heart for justice and provision. <a href="/topical/b/blessings_beyond_measure.htm">Blessings Beyond Measure</a> God's promise to "pour out blessing without measure" encourages believers to expect His abundant provision, not just materially but spiritually and relationally. <a href="/topical/h/heart_of_worship.htm">Heart of Worship</a> Giving is an integral part of worship, reflecting a heart that prioritizes God's kingdom and trusts in His sufficiency.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_malachi_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Malachi 3</a> <a href="/q/why_emphasize_cheerful_giving_over_tithing.htm">Why does 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize cheerful giving if Old Testament laws (e.g., tithing in Malachi 3:10) demand mandatory giving? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_honor_god_with_wealth.htm">How can you honor the Lord with your wealth?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_'windows_of_heaven'.htm">What are the "windows of heaven"?</a> <a href="/q/what_blessings_come_from_obeying_god.htm">What blessings follow from obedience to God's commands?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/malachi/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) The emphasis is on the word "all."Storehouse.--From the time of Hezekiah (<a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm" title="Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,">2Chronicles 31:11</a>) there were at the Sanctuary special storehouses built for this purpose; so, too, in the second Temple (<a href="/context/nehemiah/10-38.htm" title="And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes to the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.">Nehemiah 10:38-39</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm" title="And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the first fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited.">Nehemiah 12:44</a>; <a href="/context/nehemiah/13-12.htm" title="Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil to the treasuries.">Nehemiah 13:12-13</a>).Meat--i.e., food for the priests and Levites.Open you . . .--According to the promise of <a href="/context/deuteronomy/11-13.htm" title="And it shall come to pass, if you shall listen diligently to my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul,">Deuteronomy 11:13-15</a>, &c. For a practical commentary on this verse, see <a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm" title="And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD has blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.">2Chronicles 31:10</a>. "And Azariah, the chief priest of the house of Zadok, answered Hezekiah and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the Lord, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty; for the Lord hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/malachi/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - All the tithes; the whole tithe - not merely a portion of it. God is not served with partial service. The storehouse. The tithes were brought to the temple, and laid up in the chambers built to receive them (see <a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Nehemiah 10:38, 39</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Nehemiah 13:5, 12, 13</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">2 Chronicles 31:11, 12</a>). That there may be meat in mine house. That they who minister about holy things may live of the things of the temple (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13</a>; <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21</a>). Prove me now herewith. Do your part, perform your duties, and then see if I will not reward your obedience. Open you the windows of heaven. The expression implies net only the removal of drought by copious showers of rain, but the diffusion of heavenly blessing in large abundance. That there shall not be room enough to receive it; or, unto superabundance; Vulgate, usque ad abundantiam; Septuagint, ἕως τοῦ ἱκανωθῆναι, "until it suffice;" Syriac, "until ye say, It is enough." The Authorized Version retains the negation in the sentence, and perhaps comes nearest to the meaning of the original (comp. <a href="/luke/12-17.htm">Luke 12:17, 18</a>). <a href="/commentaries/malachi/3-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Bring הָבִ֨יאוּ (hā·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the full כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every tithe הַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֜ר (ham·ma·‘ă·śêr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4643.htm">Strong's 4643: </a> Tenth part, tithe into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the storehouse, בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house so that there may be וִיהִ֥י (wî·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be food טֶ֙רֶף֙ (ṭe·rep̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2964.htm">Strong's 2964: </a> Something torn, a fragment, a fresh leaf, prey, food in My house. בְּבֵיתִ֔י (bə·ḇê·ṯî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house Test Me וּבְחָנ֤וּנִי (ū·ḇə·ḥā·nū·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_974.htm">Strong's 974: </a> To test, to investigate in this,” בָּזֹ֔את (bā·zōṯ) Preposition-b | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, says אָמַ֖ר (’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. צְבָא֑וֹת (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 “See if אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I will not לֹ֧א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no open אֶפְתַּ֣ח (’ep̄·taḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6605.htm">Strong's 6605: </a> To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve the floodgates אֲרֻבּ֣וֹת (’ă·rub·bō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_699.htm">Strong's 699: </a> A lattice, a window, dovecot, chimney, sluice of heaven הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky and pour out וַהֲרִיקֹתִ֥י (wa·hă·rî·qō·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7324.htm">Strong's 7324: </a> Arm, cast out, draw out, make empty, pour forth out for you לָכֶ֛ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 blessing בְּרָכָ֖ה (bə·rā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity without בְּלִי־ (bə·lî-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> Failure, nothing, destruction, without, not yet, because not, as long as measure. דָֽי׃ (ḏāy) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1767.htm">Strong's 1767: </a> Sufficiency, enough <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">OT Prophets: Malachi 3:10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse (Malachi Mal Ml) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/malachi/3-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Malachi 3:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Malachi 3:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/malachi/3-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Malachi 3:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Malachi 3:11" /></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>