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I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him. <a href="/nlt/malachi/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> “They will be my people,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. “On the day when I act in judgment, they will be my own special treasure. I will spare them as a father spares an obedient child. <a href="/esv/malachi/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> “They shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him. <a href="/bsb/malachi/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. <a href="/kjv/malachi/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. <a href="/nkjv/malachi/3.htm">New King James Version</a> “They shall be Mine,” says the LORD of hosts, “On the day that I make them My jewels. And I will spare them As a man spares his own son who serves him.” <a href="/nasb_/malachi/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “And they will be Mine,” says the LORD of armies, “on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will have compassion for them just as a man has compassion for his own son who serves him.” <a href="/nasb/malachi/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220They will be Mine,&#8221 says the LORD of hosts, &#8220on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/malachi/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And they will be Mine,” says the LORD of hosts, “on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.” <a href="/lsb/malachi/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “And they will be Mine,” says Yahweh of hosts, “on the day that I prepare My own treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.” <a href="/amp/malachi/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of hosts, “on that day when I publicly recognize them and openly declare them to be My own possession [that is, My very special treasure]. And I will have compassion on them and spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.” <a href="/csb/malachi/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “They will be mine,” says the LORD of Armies, “my own possession on the day I am preparing. I will have compassion on them as a man has compassion on his son who serves him. <a href="/hcsb/malachi/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They will be Mine,&#8221 says the LORD of Hosts, &#8220a special possession on the day I am preparing. I will have compassion on them as a man has compassion on his son who serves him. <a href="/asv/malachi/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they shall be mine, saith Jehovah of hosts, even mine own possession, in the day that I make; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. <a href="/cev/malachi/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the LORD All-Powerful said: You people are precious to me, and when I come to bring justice, I will protect you, just as parents protect an obedient child. <a href="/erv/malachi/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in the day that I do make, even a peculiar treasure; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. <a href="/gwt/malachi/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "They will be mine," says the LORD of Armies. "On that day I will make them my special possession. I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. <a href="/gnt/malachi/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> "They will be my people," says the LORD Almighty. "On the day when I act, they will be my very own. I will be merciful to them as parents are merciful to the children who serve them. <a href="/isv/malachi/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> "They'll be mine," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "in the day when I prepare my treasured possession. I'll spare them, just as a man spares his own son who serves him. <a href="/msb/malachi/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?They will be Mine,? says the LORD of Hosts, ?on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. <a href="/net/malachi/3.htm">NET Bible</a> "They will belong to me," says the LORD who rules over all, "in the day when I prepare my own special property. I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him. <a href="/nheb/malachi/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They shall be mine," says the LORD of hosts, "my own possession in the day that I make, and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son who serves him. <a href="/wbt/malachi/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. <a href="/web/malachi/3.htm">World English Bible</a> They shall be mine,” says Yahweh of Armies, “my own possession in the day that I make. I will spare them, as a man spares his own son who serves him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/malachi/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they have been to Me,” said YHWH of Hosts, "" “In the day that I am appointing—a peculiar treasure, "" And I have had pity on them, "" As one has pity on his son who is serving him. <a href="/ylt/malachi/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they have been to Me, said Jehovah of Hosts, In the day that I am appointing -- a peculiar treasure, And I have had pity on them, As one hath pity on his son who is serving him. <a href="/slt/malachi/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they were to me, said Jehovah of armies, for the day which I make wealth; and I spared for them as a man will spare for the son serving him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/malachi/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they shall be my special possession, saith the Lord of hosts, in the day that I do judgment: and I will spare them, as a man spareth his son that serveth him. <a href="/cpdv/malachi/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they will be my special possession, says the Lord of hosts, on the day that I act. And I will spare them, just as a man spares his son who serves him. <a href="/nabre/malachi/3.htm">New American Bible</a> They shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, my own special possession, on the day when I take action. And I will have compassion on them, as a man has compassion on his son who serves him. <a href="/nrsvce/malachi/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, my special possession on the day when I act, and I will spare them as parents spare their children who serve them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/malachi/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, on that day when I will assemble the people; and I will have pity on them as a man pities his own son who serves him. <a href="/hpbt/malachi/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they shall be for me, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, for the day that I make the assembly, and I shall have regard for them as a man has regard for his son who serves him<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/malachi/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they shall be Mine, saith the LORD of hosts, In the day that I do make, even Mine own treasure; And I will spare them, as a man spareth His own son that serveth him. <a href="/sep/malachi/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they shall be mine, saith the Lord Almighty, in the day which I appoint for a peculiar possession; and I will make choice of them, as a man makes choice of his son that serves him. <a href="/parallel/malachi/3-17.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=650" 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">The Book of Remembrance</a> 16At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. 17<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">“They will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">Mine,”</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/3117.htm" title="3117: lay·yō·wm (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">“on the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">when</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/5459.htm" title="5459: sə·ḡul·lāh (N-fs) -- Possession, property. Feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to shut up; wealth.">My treasured possession.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2550.htm" title="2550: wə·ḥā·mal·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To spare. A primitive root; to commiserate; by implication, to spare.">And I will spare</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2550.htm" title="2550: yaḥ·mōl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To spare. A primitive root; to commiserate; by implication, to spare.">spares</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">his own</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: hā·‘ō·ḇêḏ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">who serves</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him.</a> 18So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”…<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="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5</a> Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a> For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. <a href="/deuteronomy/14-2.htm">Deuteronomy 14:2</a> for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth. <a href="/psalms/135-4.htm">Psalm 135:4</a> For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! <a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Isaiah 62:3</a> You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God. <a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Jeremiah 31:3</a> The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. <a href="/zechariah/9-16.htm">Zechariah 9:16</a> On that day the LORD their God will save them as the flock of His people; for like jewels in a crown they will sparkle over His land. <a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a> He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Ephesians 1:14</a> who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-18.htm">2 Corinthians 6:18</a> And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/revelation/21-7.htm">Revelation 21:7</a> The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son. <a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Matthew 13:43</a> Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they shall be mine, said the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son that serves him.they shall.<a href="/songs/2-16.htm">Song of Solomon 2:16</a> My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.<a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a> But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.<a href="/jeremiah/32-38.htm">Jeremiah 32:38,39</a> And they shall be my people, and I will be their God: … jewels.<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5</a> Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a> For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.<a href="/deuteronomy/14-2.htm">Deuteronomy 14:2</a> For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.and I.<a href="/nehemiah/13-22.htm">Nehemiah 13:22</a> And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.<a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8-13</a> The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy… <a href="/isaiah/26-20.htm">Isaiah 26:20,21</a> Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast… son.<a href="/malachi/1-6.htm">Malachi 1:6</a> A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?<a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13-16</a> Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zephaniah/3-7.htm">Act</a> <a href="/malachi/3-12.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/psalms/147-4.htm">Appointing</a> <a href="/malachi/3-14.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-6.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/malachi/3-14.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-16.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/malachi/1-9.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-6.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-5.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-6.htm">Property</a> <a href="/malachi/2-7.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-12.htm">Serves</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-11.htm">Serveth</a> <a href="/daniel/6-16.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-5.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-19.htm">Spares</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-19.htm">Spareth</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Special</a> <a href="/nahum/2-9.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-22.htm">Treasured</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/malachi/4-3.htm">Act</a> <a href="/malachi/4-3.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/malachi/4-3.htm">Appointing</a> <a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/matthew/7-6.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/matthew/5-5.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/malachi/4-3.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/matthew/5-42.htm">Property</a> <a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Serves</a> <a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Serveth</a> <a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Spares</a> <a href="/job/6-10.htm">Spareth</a> <a href="/mark/3-12.htm">Special</a> <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Treasured</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>“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts This phrase emphasizes God's ownership and covenant relationship with His people. The title "LORD of Hosts" underscores His supreme authority and command over heavenly armies, indicating His power to fulfill His promises. This echoes the covenant language found in <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5</a>, where God claims Israel as His treasured possession if they obey His voice. It reflects the intimate relationship God desires with His people, akin to a king claiming his subjects.“on the day when I prepare My treasured possession.” The "day" refers to a future time of divine intervention and judgment, often associated with the Day of the Lord in prophetic literature. "Treasured possession" is a term used in <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a> to describe Israel's unique status among the nations. This phrase suggests a time of purification and selection, where God will distinguish those who are truly His. It implies a process of preparation, akin to refining, where God sets apart His people for Himself.And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. This imagery of sparing a son highlights the familial relationship between God and His people, reminiscent of the father-son relationship seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-12.htm">Proverbs 3:12</a>. It suggests mercy and compassion, contrasting with the judgment reserved for the wicked. The reference to a son who serves implies obedience and faithfulness, drawing a parallel to the faithful remnant who remain true to God. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, the ultimate Son who serves the Father perfectly, providing a model for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly armies. It reflects His sovereignty and ability to fulfill His promises. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_the_lord.htm">The Day of the LORD</a> This refers to a future time of divine intervention, judgment, and salvation. It is a recurring theme in prophetic literature, symbolizing both judgment for the wicked and deliverance for the righteous. 3. <a href="/topical/t/treasured_possession.htm">Treasured Possession</a> This term is used to describe God's people, indicating their special status and value to Him. It echoes the covenant relationship between God and Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/a/a_man_and_his_son.htm">A Man and His Son</a> This analogy illustrates the intimate and loving relationship God desires with His people, akin to a father-son relationship. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_faithful_remnant.htm">The Faithful Remnant</a> Although not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Malachi speaks to a faithful group within Israel who remain devoted to God amidst widespread unfaithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_ownership_and_care.htm">God's Ownership and Care</a> As God's treasured possession, believers are valued and cherished. This identity should shape our self-worth and purpose. <a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_divine_protection.htm">The Promise of Divine Protection</a> God promises to spare His people, offering assurance of His protection and mercy. This should encourage us to trust in His faithfulness. <a href="/topical/c/covenantal_relationship.htm">Covenantal Relationship</a> Our relationship with God is based on His covenant promises. We are called to respond with faithfulness and obedience. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faithfulness.htm">The Importance of Faithfulness</a> Like the faithful remnant in Malachi, we are called to remain steadfast in our devotion to God, even when others fall away. <a href="/topical/t/the_father-son_analogy.htm">The Father-Son Analogy</a> Understanding our relationship with God as a familial bond can deepen our appreciation of His love and our commitment to serve Him.<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/who's_the_messenger_in_malachi.htm">Who is the promised messenger in Malachi?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_john_the_baptist_and_elijah_linked.htm">What is the connection between John the Baptist and Elijah?</a> <a href="/q/malachi_on_israel's_faith_and_god's_promises.htm">How does Malachi address Israel's faithfulness and God's promises?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_'book_of_remembrance'.htm">Malachi 3:16-18 - Is there archeological or historical evidence of a recorded 'book of remembrance,' and does it conflict with other biblical texts?</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>(17) And they shall be . . . my jewels.--Better, And they shall be to me, saith the Lord of hosts, a special possession, on the day that I am about to make. "Special possession" (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm" title="Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to me above all people: for all the earth is mine:">Exodus 19:5</a>).Day . . . make.--The same expression occurs in <a href="/malachi/4-3.htm" title="And you shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, said the LORD of hosts.">Malachi 4:3</a>. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/118-24.htm" title="This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.">Psalm 118:24</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/malachi/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - They shall be mine, etc. This is better rendered, in accordance with the Septuagint and Vulgate, "They shall be to me, saith the Lord of hosts, in the day which I am preparing, a peculiar treasure." This day of the Lord is the day of judgment, which God is always preparing by his visitation of nations and individuals. Then shall the righteous be to God a peculiar treasure (segullah), that which he prizes as his special possession (see <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5</a>, whence the expression is derived; and comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>: 14:2; 26:18; <a href="/psalms/135-4.htm">Psalm 135:4</a>). I will spare them; i.e. when I punish sinners. They are spared on two grounds, because they are his sons, and because they serve him like obedient children (<a href="/psalms/103-13.htm">Psalm 103:13</a>). Septuagint, αἱρετιῶ αὐτούς, "I will choose them." <a href="/commentaries/malachi/3-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“They will be Mine,” וְהָ֣יוּ (wə·hā·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be 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 “on the day לַיּ֕וֹם (lay·yō·wm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day when אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I prepare עֹשֶׂ֣ה (‘ō·śeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make My treasured possession. סְגֻלָּ֑ה (sə·ḡul·lāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5459.htm">Strong's 5459: </a> Possession, property And I will spare וְחָמַלְתִּ֣י (wə·ḥā·mal·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2550.htm">Strong's 2550: </a> To commiserate, to spare them עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against as כַּֽאֲשֶׁר֙ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that a man אִ֔ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person spares יַחְמֹ֣ל (yaḥ·mōl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2550.htm">Strong's 2550: </a> To commiserate, to spare his own son בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son who serves הָעֹבֵ֥ד (hā·‘ō·ḇêḏ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave him. אֹתֽוֹ׃ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">OT Prophets: Malachi 3:17 They shall be mine says Yahweh (Malachi Mal Ml) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/malachi/3-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Malachi 3:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Malachi 3:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/malachi/3-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Malachi 3:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Malachi 3:18" /></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>