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Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness, <a href="/nlt/malachi/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> He will sit like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross. He will purify the Levites, refining them like gold and silver, so that they may once again offer acceptable sacrifices to the LORD. <a href="/esv/malachi/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the LORD. <a href="/bsb/malachi/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. <a href="/kjv/malachi/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness. <a href="/nkjv/malachi/3.htm">New King James Version</a> He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as gold and silver, That they may offer to the LORD An offering in righteousness. <a href="/nasb_/malachi/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the LORD offerings in righteousness. <a href="/nasb/malachi/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the LORD offerings in righteousness. <a href="/nasb77/malachi/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the LORD offerings in righteousness. <a href="/lsb/malachi/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to Yahweh offerings in righteousness. <a href="/amp/malachi/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi [the priests], and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the LORD [grain] offerings in righteousness. <a href="/csb/malachi/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He will be like a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. <a href="/hcsb/malachi/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He will be like a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. <a href="/asv/malachi/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah offerings in righteousness. <a href="/cev/malachi/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD will purify the descendants of Levi, as though they were gold or silver. Then they will bring the proper offerings to the LORD, <a href="/erv/malachi/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto the LORD offerings in righteousness. <a href="/gwt/malachi/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He will act like a refiner and a purifier of silver. He will purify Levi's sons and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will bring acceptable offerings to the LORD. <a href="/gnt/malachi/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> He will come to judge like one who refines and purifies silver. As a metalworker refines silver and gold, so the LORD's messenger will purify the priests, so that they will bring to the LORD the right kind of offerings. <a href="/isv/malachi/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> he will sit refining and purifying silver, purifying the descendants of Levi, refining them like gold and silver. Then they'll bring a righteous offering to the LORD. <a href="/msb/malachi/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. <a href="/net/malachi/3.htm">NET Bible</a> He will act like a refiner and purifier of silver and will cleanse the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer the LORD a proper offering. <a href="/nheb/malachi/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to the LORD offerings in righteousness. <a href="/wbt/malachi/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness. <a href="/web/malachi/3.htm">World English Bible</a> and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to Yahweh offerings in righteousness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/malachi/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He has sat, a refiner and purifier of silver, "" And He has purified the sons of Levi, "" And has refined them as gold and as silver, "" And they have been bringing a present near to YHWH in righteousness. <a href="/ylt/malachi/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he hath sat, a refiner and purifier of silver, And he hath purified the sons of Levi, And hath refined them as gold and as silver, And they have been to Jehovah bringing nigh a present in righteousness. <a href="/slt/malachi/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he sat melting and cleansing silver: and he cleansed the sons of Levi, and he purified them as gold and as silver, and they were to Jehovah bringing near the sacrifice in justice.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/malachi/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he shall sit refining and cleansing the silver, and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall refine them as gold, and as silver, and they shall offer sacrifices to the Lord in justice. <a href="/cpdv/malachi/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he will sit refining and cleansing the silver, and he will purge the sons of Levi, and he will gather them like gold and like silver, and they will offer sacrifices to the Lord in justice. <a href="/nabre/malachi/3.htm">New American Bible</a> He will sit refining and purifying silver, and he will purify the Levites, Refining them like gold or silver, that they may bring offerings to the LORD in righteousness. <a href="/nrsvce/malachi/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/malachi/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For he shall return to refine and purify the people like silver; and he shall cleanse the sons of Levi and purge them like gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness. <a href="/hpbt/malachi/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For he shall return to refine and to purify as silver and he shall purify the sons of Levi and he shall purge them like gold and like silver, and they shall be bringing an offering to LORD JEHOVAH in righteousness<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/malachi/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; And he shall purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as gold and silver; And there shall be they that shall offer unto the LORD Offerings in righteousness. <a href="/sep/malachi/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> He shall sit to melt and purify as it were silver, and as it were gold: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver, and they shall offer to the Lord an offering in righteousness. <a href="/parallel/malachi/3-3.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=475" 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> …2But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. 3<a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wə·yā·šaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">And He will sit</a> <a href="/hebrew/6884.htm" title="6884: mə·ṣā·rêp̄ (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To smelt, refine, test. A primitive root; to fuse, i.e. Refine.">as a refiner</a> <a href="/hebrew/2891.htm" title="2891: ū·mə·ṭa·hêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be clean or pure. A primitive root; properly, to be bright; i.e. to be pure.">and purifier</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of silver;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2891.htm" title="2891: wə·ṭi·har (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be clean or pure. A primitive root; properly, to be bright; i.e. to be pure.">He will purify</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/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3878.htm" title="3878: lê·wî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him. From lavah; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob.">of Levi</a> <a href="/hebrew/2212.htm" title="2212: wə·ziq·qaq (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To refine, purify. A primitive root; to strain, extract, clarify.">and refine</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: kaz·zā·hāḇ (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">like gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: wə·ḵak·kā·sep̄ (Conj-w, Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">and silver.</a> <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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: mag·gî·šê (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To draw near, approach. ">Then they will present</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: min·ḥāh (N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">offerings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: biṣ·ḏā·qāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">in righteousness.</a> 4Then the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will please the LORD, as in days of old and years gone by.…<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="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a> so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/isaiah/48-10.htm">Isaiah 48:10</a> See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Zechariah 13:9</a> This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” <a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Psalm 66:10</a> For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver. <a href="/proverbs/17-3.htm">Proverbs 17:3</a> A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts. <a href="/daniel/12-10.htm">Daniel 12:10</a> Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand. <a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Hebrews 12:10-11</a> Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. / No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a> his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. <a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Revelation 3:18</a> I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. <a href="/job/23-10.htm">Job 23:10</a> Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11-12</a> I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” <a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">1 John 3:3</a> And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. <a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Isaiah 1:25</a> I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. <a href="/jeremiah/9-7.htm">Jeremiah 9:7</a> Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people? <a href="/ezekiel/22-18.htm">Ezekiel 22:18-22</a> “Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to Me. All of them are copper, tin, iron, and lead inside the furnace; they are but the dross of silver. / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because all of you have become dross, behold, I will gather you into Jerusalem. / Just as one gathers silver, copper, iron, lead, and tin into the furnace to melt with a fiery blast, so I will gather you in My anger and wrath, leave you there, and melt you. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness.sit.<a href="/psalms/66-10.htm">Psalm 66:10</a> For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.<a href="/proverbs/17-3.htm">Proverbs 17:3</a> The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.<a href="/proverbs/25-4.htm">Proverbs 25:4</a> Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.the sons.<a href="/malachi/1-6.htm">Malachi 1:6-10</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="/malachi/2-1.htm">Malachi 2:1-8</a> And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you… <a href="/isaiah/61-6.htm">Isaiah 61:6</a> But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves.an.<a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a> For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.<a href="/psalms/4-5.htm">Psalm 4:5</a> Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.<a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Psalm 50:14,23</a> Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/11-1.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-7.htm">Cleaning</a> <a href="/malachi/2-17.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/malachi/2-4.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/malachi/1-8.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/malachi/1-8.htm">Present</a> <a href="/joel/3-21.htm">Purge</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-9.htm">Purify</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Refine</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Refined</a> <a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Refiner</a> <a href="/malachi/2-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/malachi/2-6.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-7.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-13.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-14.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-7.htm">Smelter</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-13.htm">Testing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/numbers/31-23.htm">Cleaning</a> <a href="/matthew/4-1.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/malachi/3-4.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/malachi/3-4.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/malachi/3-4.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/malachi/3-4.htm">Present</a> <a href="/matthew/3-12.htm">Purge</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Purify</a> <a href="/job/28-1.htm">Refine</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">Refined</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-31.htm">Refiner</a> <a href="/malachi/3-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/matthew/4-16.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/matthew/5-34.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-7.htm">Smelter</a> <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">Testing</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>And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; This phrase depicts God as a refiner, a common metaphor in the Bible for purification and judgment. The process of refining silver involves intense heat to remove impurities, symbolizing God's method of purifying His people. The imagery of sitting suggests a deliberate and careful process, indicating God's patience and precision. In ancient times, a refiner would sit to carefully watch the metal, ensuring it was not destroyed but purified. This reflects God's attentive and purposeful work in the lives of believers, aligning with passages like <a href="/isaiah/48-10.htm">Isaiah 48:10</a>, where God refines His people through trials.He will purify the sons of Levi The sons of Levi refer to the Levitical priesthood, responsible for temple duties and sacrifices. Historically, the Levites were set apart for service to God, but by Malachi's time, they had become corrupt. This purification indicates a restoration of their role and integrity. The Levites' purification is symbolic of the broader purification of God's people, as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/44-10.htm">Ezekiel 44:10-16</a>, where the Levites are called to return to faithful service. This also foreshadows the New Testament priesthood of all believers (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>), purified through Christ.and refine them like gold and silver. Gold and silver are precious metals that require refining to achieve purity. This process involves removing dross, symbolizing the removal of sin and impurity from the lives of the Levites and, by extension, all believers. The comparison to gold and silver emphasizes the value and worth of those who are purified. This refining process is echoed in <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Zechariah 13:9</a>, where God refines His people as silver is refined, highlighting the transformative power of divine discipline and sanctification.Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. The result of this purification is the ability to offer righteous sacrifices to God. In the Old Testament, offerings were central to worship and required to be without blemish. The purification ensures that the offerings are acceptable, symbolizing a restored relationship with God. This anticipates the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who enables believers to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God (<a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15-16</a>). The emphasis on righteousness aligns with passages like <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>, where believers are called to present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_refiner.htm">The Refiner</a> Represents God, who purifies and refines His people, particularly the priests, to make them righteous. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sons_of_levi.htm">The Sons of Levi</a> The Levitical priests, who were responsible for temple duties and offerings. They symbolize those who serve God and need purification. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_process_of_refining.htm">The Process of Refining</a> A metaphor for God's purification process, likened to refining metals, which involves removing impurities to achieve purity. 4. <a href="/topical/o/offerings_to_the_lord.htm">Offerings to the LORD</a> The end goal of purification, where the priests can present offerings that are acceptable and righteous before God. 5. <a href="/topical/m/malachi.htm">Malachi</a> The prophet who delivers God's message of judgment and purification to Israel, emphasizing the need for spiritual renewal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_role_as_refiner.htm">God's Role as Refiner</a> God actively works to purify His people, removing impurities to make them holy and righteous. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_purification.htm">The Importance of Purification</a> Just as silver and gold are refined to remove impurities, believers must undergo spiritual purification to serve God effectively. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_righteousness.htm">The Call to Righteousness</a> The ultimate goal of God's refining process is to enable His people to offer righteous service and worship. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_refinement.htm">Endurance Through Refinement</a> The refining process can be challenging, but it is necessary for spiritual growth and maturity. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_purified_offerings.htm">Living as Purified Offerings</a> Believers are called to live lives that are pleasing to God, presenting themselves as living sacrifices in righteousness.<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_the_meaning_of_refiner's_fire.htm">What is the meaning of Refiner's Fire?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'holy_spirit_fire'_mean.htm">What does "Holy Spirit fire" symbolize?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_test_or_tempt_people.htm">Does God tempt people? (James 1:13 vs. Genesis 22:1)</a> <a href="/q/how_does_'consuming_fire'_fit_science.htm">In Hebrews 12:29, how does describing God as a “consuming fire” fit with modern scientific understanding of fire and energy?</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>(3) Sons of Levi.--Meaning especially the priests, the sons of Aaron, son of Amram, son of Kohath, son of Levi (<a href="/context/exodus/6-16.htm" title="And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years.">Exodus 6:16-20</a>); for judgment must begin at the house of God. (Comp. <a href="/jeremiah/25-29.htm" title="For, see, I begin to bring evil on the city which is called by my name, and should you be utterly unpunished? You shall not be unpunished: for I will call for a sword on all the inhabitants of the earth, said the LORD of hosts.">Jeremiah 25:29</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm" title="Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man on whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house.">Ezekiel 9:6</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm" title="For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?">1Peter 4:17</a>.)In righteousness refers rather to the moral character of the offerer than to the nature of the sacrifices, as being such as were prescribed by the Law. This and the following verse do not, of course, imply that there are to be material sacrifices in Messianic times. The prophet speaks in such language as was suitable to the age in which he lived. (See Note on <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm" title="For from the rising of the sun even to the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered to my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, said the LORD of hosts.">Malachi 1:11</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/malachi/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - He shall sit. As a judge. The prophet confines himself to the first of the two images presented in the preceding verse. The sons of Levi. Especially the priests, who ought to set an example, and teach holiness and obedience. Thus judgment should begin at the house of God (<a href="/ezekiel/9-6.htm">Ezekiel 9:6</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a>). The purifying consists not only in exterminating the evil, but also in correcting and improving all who are not wholly incorrigible. We may call to mind Christ's purging of the temple, and his denunciations of the teaching body among the Jews, and see herein his way of trying his ministers in all ages, that they may shine like lights in the world, and adorn the doctrine of God in all things. That they may offer (and they shall be offering) unto the Lord an offering (minchah) in righteousness. The pure sacrifice shall then be offered with a pure heart. As firstfruits of this improved condition, we read in <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a>, "A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith." <a href="/commentaries/malachi/3-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And He will sit וְיָשַׁ֨ב (wə·yā·šaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry as a refiner מְצָרֵ֤ף (mə·ṣā·rêp̄) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6884.htm">Strong's 6884: </a> To smelt, refine, test and purifier וּמְטַהֵר֙ (ū·mə·ṭa·hêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2891.htm">Strong's 2891: </a> To be clean or pure of silver; כֶּ֔סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money He will purify וְטִהַ֤ר (wə·ṭi·har) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2891.htm">Strong's 2891: </a> To be clean or pure the sons בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Levi לֵוִי֙ (lê·wî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3878.htm">Strong's 3878: </a> Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him and refine וְזִקַּ֣ק (wə·ziq·qaq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To strain, extract, clarify them like gold כַּזָּהָ֖ב (kaz·zā·hāḇ) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky and silver. וְכַכָּ֑סֶף (wə·ḵak·kā·sep̄) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money Then they will present מַגִּישֵׁ֥י (mag·gî·šê) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> To draw near, approach offerings מִנְחָ֖ה (min·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering to the LORD לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel in righteousness. בִּצְדָקָֽה׃ (biṣ·ḏā·qāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/malachi/3-3.htm">Malachi 3:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">OT Prophets: Malachi 3:3 And he will sit as a refiner (Malachi Mal Ml) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/malachi/3-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Malachi 3:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Malachi 3:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/malachi/3-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Malachi 3:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Malachi 3:4" /></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>