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I will be quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers and perjurers, against those who defraud laborers of their wages, who oppress the widows and the fatherless, and deprive the foreigners among you of justice, but do not fear me,&#8221 says the LORD Almighty. <a href="/nlt/malachi/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> “At that time I will put you on trial. I am eager to witness against all sorcerers and adulterers and liars. I will speak against those who cheat employees of their wages, who oppress widows and orphans, or who deprive the foreigners living among you of justice, for these people do not fear me,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. <a href="/esv/malachi/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust aside the sojourner, and do not fear me, says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/bsb/malachi/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/kjv/malachi/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts. <a href="/nkjv/malachi/3.htm">New King James Version</a> And I will come near you for judgment; I will be a swift witness Against sorcerers, Against adulterers, Against perjurers, Against those who exploit wage earners and widows and orphans, And against those who turn away an alien— Because they do not fear Me,” Says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/nasb_/malachi/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Then I will come near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, those who oppress the wage earner in his wages or the widow or the orphan, and those who turn away the stranger from justice and do not fear Me,” says the LORD of armies. <a href="/nasb/malachi/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Then I will draw near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers and against the adulterers and against those who swear falsely, and against those who oppress the wage earner in his wages, the widow and the orphan, and those who turn aside the alien and do not fear Me,&#8221 says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/nasb77/malachi/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Then I will draw near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers and against the adulterers and against those who swear falsely, and against those who oppress the wage earner in his wages, the widow and the orphan, and those who turn aside the alien, and do not fear Me,” says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/lsb/malachi/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Then I will draw near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers and against the adulterers and against those who swear falsely and against those who oppress the wage earner in his wages, the widow and the orphan, and those who turn aside the sojourner and do not fear Me,” says Yahweh of hosts. <a href="/amp/malachi/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Then I will come near you for judgment; I will be a swift witness against sorcerers, against adulterers, against perjurers, and against those who oppress the laborer in his wages and widows and the fatherless, and against those who turn away the alien [from his right], and those who do not fear Me [with awe-filled reverence],” says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/csb/malachi/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “I will come to you in judgment, and I will be ready to witness against sorcerers and adulterers; against those who swear falsely; against those who oppress the hired worker, the widow, and the fatherless; and against those who deny justice to the resident alien. They do not fear me,” says the LORD of Armies. <a href="/hcsb/malachi/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I will come to you in judgment, and I will be ready to witness against sorcerers and adulterers; against those who swear falsely; against those who oppress the widow and the fatherless, and cheat the wage earner; and against those who deny justice to the foreigner. They do not fear Me,&#8221 says the LORD of Hosts. &#8220 <a href="/asv/malachi/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the sojourner from his right, and fear not me, saith Jehovah of hosts. <a href="/cev/malachi/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD All-Powerful said: I'm now on my way to judge you. And I will quickly condemn all who practice witchcraft or cheat in marriage or tell lies in court or rob workers of their pay or mistreat widows and orphans or steal the property of foreigners or refuse to respect me. <a href="/erv/malachi/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers; and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts. <a href="/gwt/malachi/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I will come to judge you. I will be quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers, lying witnesses, and those who cheat workers out of their wages and oppress widows and orphans. I will also testify against those who deprive foreigners of their rights. None of them fear me," says the LORD of Armies. <a href="/gnt/malachi/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD Almighty says, "I will appear among you to judge, and I will testify at once against those who practice magic, against adulterers, against those who give false testimony, those who cheat employees out of their wages, and those who take advantage of widows, orphans, and foreigners--against all who do not respect me. <a href="/isv/malachi/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> "I'll come near to you for judgment. I'll be a witness, quick to speak against sorcerers, against adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who defraud the laborer of his wage, against those who defraud the widow and the orphan, against those who deprive the alien of justice, and against those who don't fear me," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. <a href="/msb/malachi/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,? says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/net/malachi/3.htm">NET Bible</a> "I will come to you in judgment. I will be quick to testify against those who practice divination, those who commit adultery, those who break promises, and those who exploit workers, widows, and orphans, who refuse to help the immigrant and in this way show they do not fear me," says the LORD who rules over all. <a href="/nheb/malachi/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and do not fear me," says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/wbt/malachi/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts. <a href="/web/malachi/3.htm">World English Bible</a> I will come near to you to judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and don’t fear me,” says Yahweh of Armies. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/malachi/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I have drawn near to you for judgment, "" And I have been a witness, "" Making haste against sorcerers, and against adulterers, "" And against swearers to a falsehood, "" And against oppressors of the hire of a hired worker, "" Of a widow, and of a fatherless one, "" And those turning aside a sojourner, "" And who do not fear Me,” said YHWH of Hosts. <a href="/ylt/malachi/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I have drawn near to you for judgment, And I have been a witness, Making haste against sorcerers, And against adulterers, And against swearers to a falsehood, And against oppressors of the hire of an hireling, Of a widow, and of a fatherless one, And those turning aside a sojourner, And who fear Me not, said Jehovah of Hosts. <a href="/slt/malachi/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I came near to you for judgment: and I was a swift witness against those practicing magic, and against those committing adultery, and against those swearing to falsehood, and against those oppressing the hire of the hireling, the widow and the orphan, and those turning aside the stranger, and they feared not me, said Jehovah of armies.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/malachi/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I will come to you in judgment, and will be a speedy witness against sorcerers, and adulterers, and false swearers, and them that oppress the hireling in his wages; the widows, and the fatherless: and oppress the stranger, and have not feared me, saith the Lord of hosts. <a href="/cpdv/malachi/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I will approach you in judgment, and I will be a swift witness against evil-doers, and adulterers, and perjurers, and those who cheat the hired hand in his wages, the widows and the orphans, and who oppress the traveler, and who have not feared me, says the Lord of hosts. <a href="/nabre/malachi/3.htm">New American Bible</a> I will draw near to you for judgment, and I will be swift to bear witness Against sorcerers, adulterers, and perjurers, those who deprive a laborer of wages, Oppress a widow or an orphan, or turn aside a resident alien, without fearing me, says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/nrsvce/malachi/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then I will draw near to you for judgment; I will be swift to bear witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired workers in their wages, the widow and the orphan, against those who thrust aside the alien, and do not fear me, says the LORD of hosts.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/malachi/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I will come near to you for judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers and against the adulterers and against those who swear falsely and against those who defraud the laborer of his wages, the stranger, the orphan, and the widow; and those who turn aside him who turns to me, and do not fear me, says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/hpbt/malachi/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I shall come near to you in judgment and I shall be a swift witness among the Sorcerers and among adulterers and among those who swear with lies and among those who withhold the payment of a hired man and of the settler and of the orphan and of the widow, and are turning against him who is converted to me, and are not in awe of me, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/malachi/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And I will come near to you to judgment; And I will be a swift witness Against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, And against false swearers; And against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, The widow, and the fatherless, And that turn aside the stranger from his right, And fear not Me, Saith the LORD of hosts. <a href="/sep/malachi/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I will draw near to you in judgment; and I will be a sift witness against the witches, and against the adulteresses, and against them that swear falsely by my name, and against them that keep back the hireling's wages, and them that oppress the widow, and afflict orphans, and that wrest the judgment of the stranger, and fear not me, saith the Lord Almighty. <a href="/parallel/malachi/3-5.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=499" 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 Coming Day of Judgment</a> …4Then the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will please the LORD, as in days of old and years gone by. 5<a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: wə·qā·raḇ·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">“Then I will draw near</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- To, into, towards. ">to you</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: lam·miš·pāṭ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">for judgment.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yî·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And I will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: mə·ma·hêr (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">a swift</a> <a href="/hebrew/5707.htm" title="5707: ‘êḏ (N-ms) -- A witness. Contracted from uwd; concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. Prince.">witness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3784.htm" title="3784: bam·ḵaš·šə·p̄îm (Prep-b, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To practice sorcery. A primitive root; properly, to whisper a spell, i.e. To inchant or practise magic.">against sorcerers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5003.htm" title="5003: ū·ḇam·nā·’ă·p̄îm (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To commit adultery. A primitive root; to commit adultery; figuratively, to apostatize.">and adulterers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: ū·ḇan·niš·bā·‘îm (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: laš·šā·qer (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham.">perjurers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6231.htm" title="6231: ū·ḇə·‘ō·šə·qê (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To oppress, wrong, extort. A primitive root; to press upon, i.e. Oppress, defraud, violate, overflow.">against oppressors</a> <a href="/hebrew/490.htm" title="490: ’al·mā·nāh (N-fs) -- A widow. Fem of 'alman; a widow; also a desolate place.">of the widowed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3490.htm" title="3490: wə·yā·ṯō·wm (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- An orphan. From an unused root meaning to be lonely; a bereaved person.">and fatherless,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7939.htm" title="7939: śə·ḵa·r·śā- (N-msc) -- Hire, wages. From sakar; payment of contract; concretely, salary, fare, maintenance; by implication, compensation, benefit.">and against those who defraud laborers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7916.htm" title="7916: ḵîr (Adj-ms) -- Hired. From sakar; a man at wages by the day or year.">of their wages</a> <a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: ū·maṭ·ṭê- (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">and deny justice</a> <a href="/hebrew/1616.htm" title="1616: ḡêr (N-ms) -- A sojourner. Or geyr; from guwr; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner.">to the foreigner</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: yə·rê·’ū·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3cp:: 1cs) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear Me,”</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> <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="/james/5-4.htm">James 5:4</a> Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/1-23.htm">Isaiah 1:23</a> Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them. <a href="/jeremiah/7-9.htm">Jeremiah 7:9-10</a> Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’? <a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Zechariah 7:9-10</a> “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’ <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Deuteronomy 27:19</a> ‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ <a href="/exodus/22-21.htm">Exodus 22:21-24</a> You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. / You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. / If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry. ... <a href="/leviticus/19-13.htm">Leviticus 19:13</a> You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand. <a href="/amos/5-12.htm">Amos 5:12</a> For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate. <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5</a> This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: <a href="/ezekiel/22-29.htm">Ezekiel 22:29</a> The people of the land have practiced extortion and committed robbery. They have oppressed the poor and needy and have exploited the foreign resident without justice. <a href="/matthew/23-14.htm">Matthew 23:14</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7-8</a> Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8-9</a> But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. / There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, said the LORD of hosts.I will come.<a href="/malachi/2-17.htm">Malachi 2:17</a> Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?<a href="/psalms/50-3.htm">Psalm 50:3-6</a> Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him… <a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a> Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.a swift.<a href="/malachi/2-14.htm">Malachi 2:14</a> Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.<a href="/psalms/50-7.htm">Psalm 50:7</a> Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am God, even thy God.<a href="/psalms/81-8.htm">Psalm 81:8</a> Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;the sorcerers.<a href="/leviticus/20-6.htm">Leviticus 20:6,10,27</a> And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people… <a href="/deuteronomy/5-11.htm">Deuteronomy 5:11,17-21</a> Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain… <a href="/jeremiah/7-9.htm">Jeremiah 7:9,10</a> Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not; … against those.<a href="/exodus/22-21.htm">Exodus 22:21-24</a> Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt… <a href="/leviticus/19-13.htm">Leviticus 19:13</a> Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.<a href="/deuteronomy/24-14.htm">Deuteronomy 24:14,15,17</a> Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates: … oppress.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a> That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.fear.<a href="/genesis/20-11.htm">Genesis 20:11</a> And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/7-4.htm">Adulterers</a> <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/amos/5-12.htm">Deprive</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-10.htm">Fatherless</a> <a href="/malachi/2-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-6.htm">Foreigner</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-16.htm">Hireling</a> <a href="/malachi/2-17.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/malachi/2-17.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-6.htm">Oppress</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-10.htm">Perjurers</a> <a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/micah/5-12.htm">Sorcerers</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-10.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-8.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/malachi/2-6.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Wages</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-10.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/malachi/2-14.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Adulterers</a> <a href="/malachi/3-7.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/matthew/5-40.htm">Deprive</a> <a href="/james/1-27.htm">Fatherless</a> <a href="/malachi/3-16.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/luke/17-18.htm">Foreigner</a> <a href="/john/10-12.htm">Hireling</a> <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Oppress</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-10.htm">Perjurers</a> <a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Sorcerers</a> <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Stranger</a> <a href="/romans/3-15.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/malachi/4-6.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/matthew/20-8.htm">Wages</a> <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Widow</a> <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Witness</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'; 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This phrase indicates God's imminent action in bringing justice. In the context of Malachi, the Israelites were questioning God's justice, and this statement serves as a reminder that God is not indifferent to sin. The concept of divine judgment is consistent throughout the Bible, seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/66-16.htm">Isaiah 66:16</a> and <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a>, where God is portrayed as the ultimate judge who will hold all accountable.And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, Here, God lists specific sins that were prevalent among the people. Sorcery was condemned in the Law (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Deuteronomy 18:10-12</a>) as it involved seeking power apart from God. Adultery violated the sanctity of marriage, a covenant relationship that mirrors God's covenant with His people (<a href="/exodus/20-14.htm">Exodus 20:14</a>). Perjury, or false testimony, undermines justice and truth, which are foundational to God's character (<a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a>). These sins reflect a departure from God's commandments and a breakdown of societal and spiritual integrity.against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, The widowed and fatherless were particularly vulnerable in ancient society, and God repeatedly commands His people to care for them (<a href="/exodus/22-22.htm">Exodus 22:22-24</a>, <a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a>). Oppression of these groups is a grave sin because it exploits those who are defenseless, directly opposing God's nature as a protector and provider.and against those who defraud laborers of their wages This phrase highlights economic injustice, a recurring theme in the prophetic books. <a href="/leviticus/19-13.htm">Leviticus 19:13</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/24-14.htm">Deuteronomy 24:14-15</a> emphasize fair treatment and timely payment for workers. Defrauding laborers is a violation of God's law and reflects a lack of love and respect for one's neighbor, contrary to the commandment to love others as oneself (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>).and deny justice to the foreigner The foreigner, or sojourner, was another group that God commanded His people to treat with fairness and compassion (<a href="/leviticus/19-33.htm">Leviticus 19:33-34</a>). Denying justice to foreigners contradicts the inclusive nature of God's kingdom, where all are invited to partake in His grace and mercy, as seen in the New Testament with the inclusion of Gentiles (<a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12-19</a>).but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts. The root of these sins is a lack of reverence and fear of God. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>) and leads to righteous living. The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and power, reminding the people of His authority over all creation. The absence of fear of God results in moral decay and societal injustice, as people act according to their desires rather than God's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/malachi.htm">Malachi</a> The prophet through whom God delivers His message to the Israelites. His name means "my messenger" in Hebrew. 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. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sorcerers,_adulterers,_perjurers.htm">Sorcerers, Adulterers, Perjurers</a> Individuals who engage in practices and behaviors contrary to God's laws. 4. <a href="/topical/o/oppressors_of_the_widows_and_the_fatherless.htm">Oppressors of the Widows and the Fatherless</a> Those who exploit or neglect the vulnerable members of society. 5. <a href="/topical/d/defrauders_of_laborers_and_justice_deniers.htm">Defrauders of Laborers and Justice Deniers</a> People who withhold fair wages and deny justice, particularly to foreigners.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_is_swift_and_certain.htm">God's Justice is Swift and Certain</a> God promises to be a swift witness against those who commit injustices. This serves as a reminder that God's judgment is inevitable and righteous. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord_as_a_deterrent_to_sin.htm">Fear of the Lord as a Deterrent to Sin</a> The lack of fear of God is highlighted as a root cause of the sins listed. Cultivating a reverent fear of the Lord can deter us from engaging in such behaviors. <a href="/topical/s/social_justice_as_a_divine_mandate.htm">Social Justice as a Divine Mandate</a> The passage underscores God's concern for social justice, particularly for the marginalized. Christians are called to reflect God's heart by advocating for and protecting the vulnerable. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_personal_and_professional_life.htm">Integrity in Personal and Professional Life</a> The condemnation of perjury and defrauding laborers emphasizes the importance of honesty and fairness in all areas of life. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> Recognizing these sins in our lives should lead to repentance and a commitment to align our actions with God's standards.<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/what_is_'great_judgment'_in_ezekiel_25_11.htm">Do they exploit and take advantage of widows?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'whoremonger'_mean.htm">What does 'whoremonger' mean?</a> <a href="/q/do_they_exploit_widows.htm">Do they exploit and take advantage of widows?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_misquote_the_ot.htm">Why does Jesus misquote the Old Testament in some passages?</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>(5) All these crimes were explicitly forbidden by the Law. Sorcery (<a href="/exodus/22-18.htm" title="You shall not suffer a witch to live.">Exodus 22:18</a>), adultery (<a href="/exodus/20-14.htm" title="You shall not commit adultery.">Exodus 20:14</a>; <a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm" title="And the man that commits adultery with another man's wife, even he that commits adultery with his neighbor's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.">Leviticus 20:10</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm" title="If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shall you put away evil from Israel.">Deuteronomy 22:22</a>), false-swearing (<a href="/leviticus/19-12.htm" title="And you shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shall you profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.">Leviticus 19:12</a>), defrauding, or withholding of wages (<a href="/leviticus/19-13.htm" title="You shall not defraud your neighbor, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with you all night until the morning.">Leviticus 19:13</a>; <a href="/context/deuteronomy/24-14.htm" title="You shall not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of your brothers, or of your strangers that are in your land within your gates:">Deuteronomy 24:14-15</a>), oppressing the widow and orphan (<a href="/context/exodus/22-22.htm" title="You shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.">Exodus 22:22-24</a>), doing injustice to a stranger (<a href="/deuteronomy/24-17.htm" title="You shall not pervert the judgment of the stranger, nor of the fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge:">Deuteronomy 24:17</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm" title="Cursed be he that perverts the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.">Deuteronomy 27:19</a>). (Comp. also <a href="/context/zechariah/7-9.htm" title="Thus speaks the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and show mercy and compassions every man to his brother:">Zechariah 7:9-10</a>; <a href="/context/zechariah/8-16.htm" title="These are the things that you shall do; Speak you every man the truth to his neighbor; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:">Zechariah 8:16-17</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/malachi/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - I will come near to you to judgment. They had asked, "Where is the God of judgment?" (<a href="/malachi/2-17.htm">Malachi 2:17</a>). He tells them that his judgment shall extend beyond the Levites even unto all the people; they will then see whether, as they supposed, the evil went unpunished. The announcement applies especially to the circumstances of Malachi's time, though, of course, it has an extended reference. Swift witness. God's judgments fall swiftly and unexpectedly; and when they fall the sinner is at once convicted, and no con-comment, excuse, or subterfuge is possible. "How terrible is that judgment," says St. Jerome, "where God is at once Witness and Judge!" Sorcerers; τὰς φαρμακούς (Septuagint); maleficis (Vulgate); see <a href="/exodus/7-11.htm">Exodus 7:11</a>; <a href="/exodus/22-18.htm">Exodus 22:18</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Deuteronomy 18:10</a>. The Jews had grown familiar with magical arts during the Captivity; that they practised them later we learn from <a href="/acts/8-9.htm">Acts 8:9</a>; <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Acts 13:6</a>. Adulterers. They who were ready to marry heathen wives would not be likely to be restrained by any law from gratifying their passions, False swearers; Septuagint, "those who swear falsely by my name," which is from <a href="/zechariah/5-4.htm">Zechariah 5:4</a> (comp. <a href="/leviticus/19-12.htm">Leviticus 19:12</a>; and see note on Zechariah 5:3). Oppress the hireling. Defraud him of his just wages (see <a href="/deuteronomy/24-14.htm">Deuteronomy 24:14, 15</a>; <a href="/james/5-4.htm">James 5:4</a>). The widow, and the fatherless (<a href="/exodus/22-22.htm">Exodus 22:22</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/24-17.htm">Deuteronomy 24:17</a>). Turn aside (bow down) the stranger; Septuagint, "pervert the judgment of the stranger;" Vulgate, opprimunt peregrinum (<a href="/exodus/22-21.htm">Exodus 22:21</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Deuteronomy 27:19</a>; <a href="/amos/5-12.htm">Amos 5:12</a>). And fear not me. This was the root of all the evil. <a href="/commentaries/malachi/3-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Then I will draw near וְקָרַבְתִּ֣י (wə·qā·raḇ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach to you אֲלֵיכֶם֮ (’ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to for judgment. לַמִּשְׁפָּט֒ (lam·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style And I will be וְהָיִ֣יתִי ׀ (wə·hā·yî·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a swift מְמַהֵ֗ר (mə·ma·hêr) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly witness עֵ֣ד (‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5707.htm">Strong's 5707: </a> A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince against sorcerers בַּֽמְכַשְּׁפִים֙ (bam·ḵaš·šə·p̄îm) Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3784.htm">Strong's 3784: </a> To whisper a, spell, to inchant, practise magic and adulterers וּבַמְנָ֣אֲפִ֔ים (ū·ḇam·nā·’ă·p̄îm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5003.htm">Strong's 5003: </a> To commit adultery, to apostatize and וּבַנִּשְׁבָּעִ֖ים (ū·ḇan·niš·bā·‘îm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> To seven oneself, swear perjurers, לַשָּׁ֑קֶר (laš·šā·qer) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8267.htm">Strong's 8267: </a> Deception, disappointment, falsehood against oppressors וּבְעֹשְׁקֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·‘ō·šə·qê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6231.htm">Strong's 6231: </a> To press upon, oppress, defraud, violate, overflow of the widowed אַלְמָנָ֨ה (’al·mā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_490.htm">Strong's 490: </a> A widow, a desolate place and fatherless, וְיָת֤וֹם (wə·yā·ṯō·wm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3490.htm">Strong's 3490: </a> A bereaved person and against those who defraud laborers שְׂכַר־ (śə·ḵa·r·śā-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7939.htm">Strong's 7939: </a> Payment of contract, salary, fare, maintenance, compensation, benefit of their wages שָׂ֠כִיר (ḵîr) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7916.htm">Strong's 7916: </a> A man at wages and deny justice וּמַטֵּי־ (ū·maṭ·ṭê-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend to the foreigner גֵר֙ (ḡêr) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1616.htm">Strong's 1616: </a> A guest, a foreigner but do not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no fear Me,? יְרֵא֔וּנִי (yə·rê·’ū·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten 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 יְהוָ֥ה (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. צְבָאֽוֹת׃ (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 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/malachi/3-5.htm">OT Prophets: Malachi 3:5 I will come near to you (Malachi Mal Ml) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/malachi/3-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Malachi 3:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Malachi 3:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/malachi/3-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Malachi 3:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Malachi 3:6" /></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>