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42:2 - Here was the essence of what Job had to learn. As a result of this realisation, he was finally released from his suffering to a life of even greater blessing than previously. His much patience in sticking with God through the bad times was rewarded even in this life. As well as this, he was now in a position to be used as a covering for the sins of others - v.7-9. This must have been a greatly humbling experience for everyone concerned.
Peter [UK] Comment added in 2001 Reply to Peter
Everyone loves a happy ending - and in this case it seems to be happy both for Job and his friends, though only after the eating of a very large amount of humble pie. Let us be prepared to humble ourselves as they did, against all of our human tendencies and lusts, to be a priest in that day, when our blessings are multiplied without measure and we are granted eternal life.
Peter [UK] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Peter
ch 42 - A KINGDOM PICTURE
I don't know whether this is the case or not, but I have been thinking about Job's reinstatement today and I think that maybe it is another of those little pictures of the kingdom. It's something to think about, anyway. Let me explain. In Job chapter 1, Job was the richest and most powerful man in the east. But then, suddenly and without notice he was hit by destruction and all he had was lost. In one day he went from being very rich to very poor. I see that as a picture of death. Judgement followed as Job's "friends" and God disputed with him. But Job had been faithful in his life and, having no worldly security to hide behind (riches, friends or power), he was in the end justified and redeemed by God. His sins were forgiven and Job was raised back up to beyond the status he had before. He far exceeded all that he ever had had. So too, in the kingdom, we will be richer than we ever dreamed of. But there is one last thing. Job was only given the same amount of children - not twice as much like everything else. I believe his first children who died will be with Job in the kingdom.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
PRAY FOR FRIENDS
It is amazing how one little word can mean so much, yet we almost miss it. It is the word "After."
In this chapter we read of Job's humbling and repentance, God's anger against Job's friends, the sacrifices Job's friends made to the LORD, Job's prayer for his friends and the reinstatement and prosperity that followed in Job's life. All this has a particular order and it is worth while taking note of the way these things happened before God made Job prosperous again. The one that especially caught my eye was this: "After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before."
After is the important word. Job had repented but God did not restore him to his former glory. Job's friends had made their sacrifices but God still did not restore Job to his former glory. It was only after Job had prayed for his friends that the LORD made him prosperous again.
There is quite a powerful lesson here. We may think that the actions of others and the sins of other people have nothing to do with us. We may think that we should look after ourselves first, but God is just as interested in our friends and the people around us as he is in us. It is our responsibility to do what we can for their spiritual health. Let's start by praying for our friends.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to Robert
The book of Job poses a timelessness that is so characteristic of eternal truth.
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to John
Job was willing to intercede for his three friends, those "miserable comforters". And God heard him, and accepted his prayer. As soon as Job showed his love in this way, then God blessed him with twice as much as he had before." Job was willing to intercede for his three friends, those "miserable comforters". And God heard him, and accepted his prayer. As soon as Job showed his love in this way, then God blessed him with twice as much as he had before."
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2004 Reply to David
THE LESSON OF JOB
ch 42 After almost forty chapters of arguments between Job and his friends, we reach the climax of the book when God finally confronts Job and the truth is revealed. The problem is, God's answer is not the answer we wanted. We wanted something that would either prove Job right, tell us what happened to Satan and his schemes, or prove Job's friends right. In effect, we get none of that. Instead God bombards Job with examples of his power, wisdom, timelessness and creativity, and both Job and his friends are humbled before him.
But even now the same debate comes up time and again. Why does God allow suffering? Why do good people suffer? Why doesn't God just knock the wicked on the head and get rid of them? Perhaps this is because there is still a lesson to be learnt. The lesson is not the rights or wrongs of any given situation, but a lesson in humility. We don't know the ins and outs of any situation, so how can we make any judgement about it?
By humbling ourselves as Job did, we may not understand any more than what we do now, but we will grow closer to God, learn and think more of him, and think less of ourselves.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2015 Reply to Robert
Job 42
The life-saving extract we may take from the Book of Job is that Job knew God, and on this basis of faith and love, he endured with patience his sufferings. We read in Jer 9:23,24 that man is not to glory in his wisdom, might, or riches, “But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me…”
To know (ginosko) God is so much more than just knowing about God. Knowledge of the Bible can and may actually get in our way of truly knowing God. To really get to know anyone is to have a personal relationship with them, and it is no different when it comes to our Father. Knowledge helps us get there, but in and of itself, it is not enough. Job was outstanding in this regard for despite all his possessions, riches and wealth, he knew God, and when he lost everything, he accepted it, because he still had God. What an outstanding man he truly was!
Contrast Job’s three friends who by their very accusations against Job revealed that they did not know God despite their knowledge of the Scriptures (cf. 1Sam 16:7)! What does this say about how we interact with each other? Though the odds did not appear to be in favour of Job, though through all his losses, pain, and suffering it appeared God had forsaken him, Job did not turn away from God. You see, Job knew God and God knew Job. They had a beautiful personal relationship and Job would not let go of it and surrendered to his trials. Job cleaved to his God despite everything because his relationship with Him meant more than anything else. Job understood that no matter what, though worms destroy his body, yet in his flesh he will some day see God (Job 19:26). We can only have this kind of faith, the kind even Abram had, if we have that kind of love. When we truly agape love someone, we trust them implicitly; we have faith, which includes trust, in them.
Despite appearances, despite our sorrows, pain, and suffering, our Heavenly Father is with us; He is our refuge; He will get us through it (Psa 46). Our faith and our love will strengthen us and get us through whatever challenges in life we faced and will face. If we endure patiently our trials in faith, as Job did, and if we agape love the Father, as Job did, our love being rooted in the faith, we will inherit eternal life, too.
We read in James 1:12, “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” We also read in 1Cor 13:2, “… and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.” Eternal life comprises faith and love, it’s not just about faith, as may be interpreted if we only reference Heb 11, “by faith,” and, thus, lose sight of love. Hence, it is so vital to compare Scripture with Scripture.
The kind of faith that is pleasing and acceptable to God is rooted in agape love; and conversely, love is rooted in the faith, and we shall do well if we keep this always in remembrance (2Pet 1:7,12,15).
Valerie Mello [in isolation, TN, USA] Comment added in 2022 Reply to Valerie
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1. Canst thou draw out <4900>(8799) leviathan <3882> with an hook <2443>? or his tongue <3956> with a cord <2256> which thou lettest down <8257>(8686)?
2. Canst thou put <7760>(8799) an hook <100> into his nose <639>? or bore <5344>(8799) his jaw <3895> through with a thorn <2336>?
3. Will he make many <7235>(8686) supplications <8469> unto thee? will he speak <1696>(8762) soft <7390> words unto thee?
4. Will he make <3772>(8799) a covenant <1285> with thee? wilt thou take <3947>(8799) him for a servant <5650> for ever <5769>?
5. Wilt thou play <7832>(8762) with him as with a bird <6833>? or wilt thou bind <7194>(8799) him for thy maidens <5291>?
6. Shall the companions <2271> make a banquet <3739>(8799) of him? shall they part <2673>(8799) him among the merchants <3669>?
7. Canst thou fill <4390>(8762) his skin <5785> with barbed irons <7905>? or his head <7218> with fish <1709> spears <6767>?
8. Lay <7760>(8798) thine hand <3709> upon him, remember <2142>(8798) the battle <4421>, do no more <3254>(8686).
9. Behold, the hope <8431> of him is in vain <3576>(8738): shall not one be cast down <2904>(8714) even at the sight <4758> of him?
10. None is so fierce <393> that dare stir him up <5782>(8799)(8675) <5782>(8686): who then is able to stand <3320>(8691) before <6440> me?
11. Who hath prevented <6923>(8689) me, that I should repay <7999>(8762) him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven <8064> is mine.
12. I will not conceal <2790>(8686) his parts <907>, nor his power <1369> <1697>, nor his comely <2433> proportion <6187>.
13. Who can discover <1540>(8765) the face <6440> of his garment <3830>? or who can come <935>(8799) to him with his double <3718> bridle <7448>?
14. Who can open <6605>(8765) the doors <1817> of his face <6440>? his teeth <8127> are terrible <367> round about <5439>.
15. His scales <4043> <650> are his pride <1346>, shut up together <5462>(8803) as with a close <6862> seal <2368>.
16. One <259> is so near <5066>(8799) to another <259>, that no air <7307> can come <935>(8799) between them.
17. They are joined <1692>(8792) one <376> to another <251>, they stick together <3920>(8691), that they cannot be sundered <6504>(8691).
18. By his neesings <5846> a light <216> doth shine <1984>(8686), and his eyes <5869> are like the eyelids <6079> of the morning <7837>.
19. Out of his mouth <6310> go <1980>(8799) burning lamps <3940>, and sparks <3590> of fire <784> leap out <4422>(8691).
20. Out of his nostrils <5156> goeth <3318>(8799) smoke <6227>, as out of a seething <5301>(8803) pot <1731> or caldron <100>.
21. His breath <5315> kindleth <3857>(8762) coals <1513>, and a flame <3851> goeth out <3318>(8799) of his mouth <6310>.
22. In his neck <6677> remaineth <3885>(8799) strength <5797>, and sorrow <1670> is turned into joy <1750>(8799) before <6440> him.
23. The flakes <4651> of his flesh <1320> are joined together <1692>(8804): they are firm <3332>(8803) in themselves; they cannot be moved <4131>(8735).
24. His heart <3820> is as firm <3332>(8803) as a stone <68>; yea, as hard <3332>(8803) as a piece <6400> of the nether <8482> millstone.
25. When he raiseth up <7613> himself, the mighty <352> are afraid <1481>(8799): by reason of breakings <7667> they purify <2398>(8691) themselves.
26. The sword <2719> of him that layeth <5381>(8688) at him cannot hold <6965>(8799): the spear <2595>, the dart <4551>, nor the habergeon <8302>.
27. He esteemeth <2803>(8799) iron <1270> as straw <8401>, and brass <5154> as rotten <7539> wood <6086>.
28. The arrow <1121> <7198> cannot make him flee <1272>(8686): slingstones <68> <7050> are turned <2015>(8738) with him into stubble <7179>.
29. Darts <8455> are counted <2803>(8738) as stubble <7179>: he laugheth <7832>(8799) at the shaking <7494> of a spear <3591>.
30. Sharp <2303> stones <2789> are under him: he spreadeth <7502>(8799) sharp pointed things <2742> upon the mire <2916>.
31. He maketh the deep <4688> to boil <7570>(8686) like a pot <5518>: he maketh <7760>(8799) the sea <3220> like a pot of ointment <4841>.
32. He maketh a path <5410> to shine <215>(8686) after <310> him; one would think <2803>(8799) the deep <8415> to be hoary <7872>.
33. Upon earth <6083> there is not his like <4915>, who is made <6213>(8803) without <1097> fear <2844>.
34. He beholdeth <7200>(8799) all high <1364> things: he is a king <4428> over all the children <1121> of pride <7830>.
1. Then Job <347> answered <6030>(8799) the LORD <3068>, and said <559>(8799),
2. I know <3045>(8804) that thou canst do <3201>(8799) every thing, and that no thought <4209> can be withholden <1219>(8735) from thee.
3. Who is he that hideth <5956>(8688) counsel <6098> without knowledge <1847>? therefore have I uttered <5046>(8689) that I understood <995>(8799) not; things too wonderful <6381>(8737) for me, which I knew <3045>(8799) not.
4. Hear <8085>(8798), I beseech thee, and I will speak <1696>(8762): I will demand <7592>(8799) of thee, and declare <3045>(8685) thou unto me.
5. I have heard <8085>(8804) of thee by the hearing <8088> of the ear <241>: but now mine eye <5869> seeth <7200>(8804) thee.
6. Wherefore I abhor <3988>(8799) myself, and repent <5162>(8738) in dust <6083> and ashes <665>.
7. And it was so, that after <310> the LORD <3068> had spoken <1696>(8765) these words <1697> unto Job <347>, the LORD <3068> said <559>(8799) to Eliphaz <464> the Temanite <8489>, My wrath <639> is kindled <2734>(8804) against thee, and against thy two <8147> friends <7453>: for ye have not spoken <1696>(8765) of me the thing that is right <3559>(8737), as my servant <5650> Job <347> hath.
8. Therefore take <3947>(8798) unto you now seven <7651> bullocks <6499> and seven <7651> rams <352>, and go <3212>(8798) to my servant <5650> Job <347>, and offer up <5927>(8689) for yourselves a burnt offering <5930>; and my servant <5650> Job <347> shall pray <6419>(8691) for you: for him <6440> will I accept <5375>(8799): lest I deal <6213>(8800) with you after your folly <5039>, in that ye have not spoken <1696>(8765) of me the thing which is right <3559>(8737), like my servant <5650> Job <347>.
9. So Eliphaz <464> the Temanite <8489> and Bildad <1085> the Shuhite <7747> and Zophar <6691> the Naamathite <5284> went <3212>(8799), and did <6213>(8799) according as the LORD <3068> commanded <1696>(8765) them: the LORD <3068> also accepted <5375>(8799) Job <6440> <347>.
10. And the LORD <3068> turned <7725>(8804) the captivity <7622>(8675) <7622> of Job <347>, when he prayed <6419>(8692) for his friends <7453>: also the LORD <3068> gave <3254>(8686) Job <347> twice as much <4932> as he had before.
11. Then came <935>(8799) there unto him all his brethren <251>, and all his sisters <269>, and all they that had been of his acquaintance <3045>(8802) before <6440>, and did eat <398>(8799) bread <3899> with him in his house <1004>: and they bemoaned <5110>(8799) him, and comforted <5162>(8762) him over all the evil <7451> that the LORD <3068> had brought <935>(8689) upon him: every man <376> also gave <5414>(8799) him a <259> piece of money <7192>, and every one <376> an earring <5141> of gold <2091>.
12. So the LORD <3068> blessed <1288>(8765) the latter end <319> of Job <347> more than his beginning <7225>: for he had fourteen <702> <6240> thousand <505> sheep <6629>, and six <8337> thousand <505> camels <1581>, and a thousand <505> yoke <6776> of oxen <1241>, and a thousand <505> she asses <860>.
13. He had also seven <7658> sons <1121> and three <7969> daughters <1323>.
14. And he called <7121>(8799) the name <8034> of the first <259>, Jemima <3224>; and the name <8034> of the second <8145>, Kezia <7103>; and the name <8034> of the third <7992>, Kerenhappuch <7163>.
15. And in all the land <776> were no women <802> found <4672>(8738) so fair <3303> as the daughters <1323> of Job <347>: and their father <1> gave <5414>(8799) them inheritance <5159> among <8432> their brethren <251>.
16. After <310> this lived <2421>(8799) Job <347> an hundred <3967> and forty <705> years <8141>, and saw <7200>(8799) his sons <1121>, and his sons <1121>' sons <1121>, even four <702> generations <1755>.
17. So Job <347> died <4191>(8799), being old <2205> and full <7649> of days <3117>.
Notes that are not verse specific
3:3 In speaking of the purifying of 'the sons of Levi' Malachi is continuing his reproof of the priesthood. Whilst these words speak prophetically of the work of Jesus they had an application in the days of Nehemiah when he sought to rid the nation of a corrupt priesthood.
4:4 The exhortation to 'remember the law of Moses …' Malachi is directing the priests to whom he is speaking to the true source of wisdom and knowledge. At this time they were more interested in sealing political alliances with the people in the land as Nehemiah describes. E.g. Nehemiah 6:18 13:28
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Peter
GET TALKING!
"Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honoured his name. 'They will be mine,' says the LORD Almighty, 'In the day when I make up my treasured possession. I will spare them...'" Here we have one definition of those that fear the LORD. They were the people that talked with each other, and we can imply from this that their discussions were of the LORD. They discussed Godly things together. They had to get together to talk. And so the lesson we can learn from this is that one of the most important things we can do in this life is to get together with other believers and talk with them. Let's not limit our discussions to the weather and work, but especially discuss the faith we hold and encourage each other to be prepared for the return of Christ (and may it be soon). And the reward for encouraging each other is that a book of remembrance has been written for us and that we will become part of God's treasured possession. It is a great reward to be called "mine" by God and to be his treasured possession. So get together and get talking today!
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
TITHES AND OFFERINGS - THE TEST!
Here is the challenge to put God to the test! "'Test me in this,' says the LORD Almighty." God challenges the people in the days that Malachi prophesied to give Him a tenth of their earnings and to provide Him with the appropriate offerings they were required to give. They were giving God much less than the ten percent they should have been giving. So God challenged them and made a deal. If they would give Him the tithe and the offerings - even though it might hurt a little bit, He would open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that they would not have enough room for it all!
Have you ever tried testing God in the same way? I believe he is still willing to be put to the test. One tenth of our income can hurt the pocket and we will certainly notice the pinch, but I have always found that God will pour out his blessings on us if we give to Him. We should also give him ten percent of our time. It can be hard to do, but in giving it to Him, He will bless us with what seems like so much more.
So test Him in this and see if He will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing on you that you will not have room enough for it.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Robert
a) The Old Testament concludes with a reference to Moses and Elijah. Both of these worthies had been to Horeb, the Mount of God. Moses had received the great law on that mountain, (Exo 19:16-20), and Elijah had been given the wonderful signs of wind, earthquake and fire (1Kin 19:11,12). Both had heard God’s Voice. These two men therefore become the symbol of the Law and the Prophets.
b) It’s wonderful to realise that the Old Testament concludes with “a curse”. Then the New Testament opens with a blessing, actually quoting the Malachi reference, but with a difference. Do notice how, in Luke 1:17, the angel changes “Lest I come and smite the earth with a curse” into “To make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” That’s the joy and the comfort of the New Promise.
David Simpson [Worcester (UK)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to David
4:2 The woman with the issue of blood recognised the healing that was in the hem, or skirt, of Jesus' garment Matt 9:20. Clearly, she knew her Scriptures and the cleansing aspect of the blueness of a wound Prov 20:3. She must also have been familiar with Mal.4:2 - But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings. The Hebrew word translated as "wings" is the same word as "skirt" in Zech 8:23
Ken Trelfer [Rockingham Forest, UK] Comment added in 2009 Reply to Ken
The Silversmith's Reflection
What does it means “And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver"?
In the process of refining silver, raw metal is heated and impurities are separated the gross.
The silversmith must sit with his eyes steadily fixed on the furnace, for if the time necessary for refining is exceeded in the slightest degree, the silver will be injured. God likewise sees it needful to put His children into a furnace of trial: His eyes are steadily intent on the work of purifying, and His wisdom and love are both engaged in the best manner for them. Our trials do not come at random: "the very hairs of our head are all numbered." The only way to know when the purifying process is complete is . . . when he can see his own image reflected in the silver.
"Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” (Gen.1:26)
Peter Dulis [toronto west] Comment added in 2010 Reply to Peter
Scroll of rememberance
we are living in days when evil is termed good and the good seen as being archaic or primitive. Its very easy for us to lose sight of the blessed hope we share. We may see ourselves as having worn ourselves for nothing and think that the better we had spent our time in the world than to come to 'this Jesus' who cannot even serve himself from the cross(as some said).At times we would be found complaining about the seeming silence of God when we would want him to speak.
All these thoughts would only serve to wear us out and make us bitter about ourselves and even those in our number. They would see our grip on the Lord loosening and our life becoming a life of regrets,complains and blame games. Such is man when left to see things for himself.He is limited by time and his view of tomorrow depends on the circumstances of today.
We should however not tear ourselves for feeling that way. It is the weakness of the flesh that draws us to such thoughts. To overcome this we should know and remember that God's purpose stands sure whatever circumstances may be. We should recall to mind that this is not our resting place, we are looking forward to a Jerusalem whose builder and maker is God. If we are to seek the difference between those who know God by measuring ourselves with those outside God's covenant with Abraham we shall pierce ourselves with many sorrows and griefs. This is is not the time to look for the distinction between those who know God and those who do not.
instead we should rejoice in this one thing, that our names are written in heaven; and they will continue to be written as long as we continue to talk to each other even when the world taunts us. In those times when we are all alone seeking the comfort of brethren, speaking to each other in hymns and psalm,s God listens and hears and declares that we shall be his.
May then the ills of today not weigh us down, but strengthen more our faith in Jesus and tighten our grip on him until that day when the names in the scroll of remebrance shall be read out and the distinction between the righteous and wicked shall be made manifest.
Archbold Muhle [Bulawayo Zimbabwe] Comment added in 2011 Reply to Archbold
4:5,6 What exactly is the work that Elijah is to do? If it is just family reconciliation, how is that related to the "great and terrible day of the LORD"? And why single out Elijah as a reconciler of families? Surely others can and will be involved in such an important, but everyday, activity? This reconciliation sounds like a special one and one performed at a national level (even though it exists at a family level, as well).
A suggestion: The reconciliation is primarily between the children of Israel and the fathers of Israel - Abraham, Isaac and Israel (and other spiritual leaders). The children of Israel will at last, through Elijah's pleadings, express faith in Messiah when their blindness is removed (Romans 11:25-27 - Notice that the context of Romans 11 involves Elijah v 2). Elijah will, ironically, be working to protect Israel from the great and terrible day of the LORD rather than seek Israel's destruction as he previously sought - "Lord, wilt Thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, even as Elijah did?" (Luke 9:54 cp 2 Kings 1). The still, small voice when used by Elijah to a stubborn people will, at last, turn Israel to God, before it is too late.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2022 Reply to Bruce
3 v16 God listens attentively to the conversations we have with each other and it seems from this verse uses them as the basis for our acceptance or non-acceptance into the book of remembrance. Imagine if our conversations were full of gossip, anger, hatred and backbiting and had very little graciousness. We would be embarrassed to know that God is listening in and that our future state is being determined on the basis of our speech. If new year resolutions are worth anything, giving attention to our speech and changing it would be a worthy new year's resolution.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2022 Reply to Bruce
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1. Behold, I will send <7971>(8802) my messenger <4397>, and he shall prepare <6437>(8765) the way <1870> before <6440> me: and the Lord <113>, whom ye seek <1245>(8764), shall suddenly <6597> come <935>(8799) to his temple <1964>, even the messenger <4397> of the covenant <1285>, whom ye delight <2655> in: behold, he shall come <935>(8804), saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>.
2. But who may abide <3557>(8772) the day <3117> of his coming <935>(8800)? and who shall stand <5975>(8802) when he appeareth <7200>(8736)? for he is like a refiner's <6884>(8764) fire <784>, and like fullers <3526>(8764)' soap <1287>:
3. And he shall sit <3427>(8804) as a refiner <6884>(8764) and purifier <2891>(8764) of silver <3701>: and he shall purify <2891>(8765) the sons <1121> of Levi <3878>, and purge <2212>(8765) them as gold <2091> and silver <3701>, that they may offer <5066>(8688) unto the LORD <3068> an offering <4503> in righteousness <6666>.
4. Then shall the offering <4503> of Judah <3063> and Jerusalem <3389> be pleasant <6149>(8804) unto the LORD <3068>, as in the days <3117> of old <5769>, and as in former <6931> years <8141>.
5. And I will come near <7126>(8804) to you to judgment <4941>; and I will be a swift <4116>(8764) witness <5707> against the sorcerers <3784>(8764), and against the adulterers <5003>(8764), and against false <8267> swearers <7650>(8737), and against those that oppress <6231>(8802) the hireling <7916> in his wages <7939>, the widow <490>, and the fatherless <3490>, and that turn aside <5186>(8688) the stranger <1616> from his right, and fear <3372>(8804) not me, saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>.
6. For I am the LORD <3068>, I change <8138>(8804) not; therefore ye sons <1121> of Jacob <3290> are not consumed <3615>(8804).
7. Even from the days <3117> of your fathers <1> ye are gone away <5493>(8804) from mine ordinances <2706>, and have not kept <8104>(8804) them. Return <7725>(8798) unto me, and I will return <7725>(8799) unto you, saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>. But ye said <559>(8804), Wherein shall we return <7725>(8799)?
8. Will a man <120> rob <6906>(8799) God <430>? Yet ye have robbed <6906>(8802) me. But ye say <559>(8804), Wherein have we robbed <6906>(8804) thee? In tithes <4643> and offerings <8641>.
9. Ye are cursed <779>(8737) with a curse <3994>: for ye have robbed <6906>(8802) me, even this whole nation <1471>.
10. Bring <935>(8685) ye all the tithes <4643> into the storehouse <214>, that there may be meat <2964> in mine house <1004>, and prove <974>(8798) me now herewith <2063>, saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>, if I will not open <6605>(8799) you the windows <699> of heaven <8064>, and pour you out <7324>(8689) a blessing <1293>, that there shall not be room enough <1767> to receive it.
11. And I will rebuke <1605>(8804) the devourer <398>(8802) for your sakes, and he shall not destroy <7843>(8686) the fruits <6529> of your ground <127>; neither shall your vine <1612> cast her fruit <7921>(8762) before the time in the field <7704>, saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>.
12. And all nations <1471> shall call you blessed <833>(8765): for ye shall be a delightsome <2656> land <776>, saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>.
13. Your words <1697> have been stout <2388>(8804) against me, saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068>. Yet ye say <559>(8804), What have we spoken <1696>(8738) so much against thee?
14. Ye have said <559>(8804), It is vain <7723> to serve <5647>(8800) God <430>: and what profit <1215> is it that we have kept <8104>(8804) his ordinance <4931>, and that we have walked <1980>(8804) mournfully <6941> before <6440> the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>?
15. And now we call <833> <0> the proud <2086> happy <833>(8764); yea, they that work <6213>(8802) wickedness <7564> are set up <1129>(8738); yea, they that tempt <974>(8804) God <430> are even delivered <4422>(8735).
16. Then they that feared <3373> the LORD <3068> spake often <1696>(8738) one <376> to another <7453>: and the LORD <3068> hearkened <7181>(8686), and heard <8085>(8799) it, and a book <5612> of remembrance <2146> was written <3789>(8735) before <6440> him for them that feared <3373> the LORD <3068>, and that thought <2803>(8802) upon his name <8034>.
17. And they shall be mine, saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>, in that day <3117> when I make up <6213>(8802) my jewels <5459>; and I will spare <2550>(8804) them, as a man <376> spareth <2550>(8799) his own son <1121> that serveth <5647>(8802) him.
18. Then shall ye return <7725>(8804), and discern <7200>(8804) between the righteous <6662> and the wicked <7563>, between him that serveth <5647>(8802) God <430> and him that serveth <5647>(8804) him not.
1. For, behold, the day <3117> cometh <935>(8802), that shall burn <1197>(8802) as an oven <8574>; and all the proud <2086>, yea, and all that do <6213>(8802) wickedly <7564>, shall be stubble <7179>: and the day <3117> that cometh <935>(8802) shall burn them up <3857>(8765), saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>, that it shall leave <5800>(8799) them neither root <8328> nor branch <6057>.
2. But unto you that fear <3373> my name <8034> shall the Sun <8121> of righteousness <6666> arise <2224>(8804) with healing <4832> in his wings <3671>; and ye shall go forth <3318>(8804), and grow up <6335>(8804) as calves <5695> of the stall <4770>.
3. And ye shall tread down <6072>(8804) the wicked <7563>; for they shall be ashes <665> under the soles <3709> of your feet <7272> in the day <3117> that I shall do <6213>(8802) this, saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>.
4. Remember <2142>(8798) ye the law <8451> of Moses <4872> my servant <5650>, which I commanded <6680>(8765) unto him in Horeb <2722> for all Israel <3478>, with the statutes <2706> and judgments <4941>.
5. Behold, I will send <7971>(8802) you Elijah <452> the prophet <5030> before <6440> the coming <935>(8800) of the great <1419> and dreadful <3372>(8737) day <3117> of the LORD <3068>:
6. And he shall turn <7725>(8689) the heart <3820> of the fathers <1> to the children <1121>, and the heart <3820> of the children <1121> to their fathers <1>, lest I come <935>(8799) and smite <5221>(8689) the earth <776> with a curse <2764>.
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1. And <2532> I saw <1492>(5627) a new <2537> heaven <3772> and <2532> a new <2537> earth <1093>: for <1063> the first <4413> heaven <3772> and <2532> the first <4413> earth <1093> were passed away <3928>(5627); and <2532> there was <2076>(5748) no <3756> more <2089> sea <2281>.
2. And <2532> I <1473> John <2491> saw <1492>(5627) the holy <40> city <4172>, new <2537> Jerusalem <2419>, coming down <2597>(5723) from <575> God <2316> out of <1537> heaven <3772>, prepared <2090>(5772) as <5613> a bride <3565> adorned <2885>(5772) for her <848> husband <435>.
3. And <2532> I heard <191>(5656) a great <3173> voice <5456> out of <1537> heaven <3772> saying <3004>(5723), Behold <2400>(5628), the tabernacle <4633> of God <2316> is with <3326> men <444>, and <2532> he will dwell <4637>(5692) with <3326> them <846>, and <2532> they shall be <2071>(5704) his <846> people <2992>, and <2532> God <2316> himself <846> shall be <2071>(5704) with <3326> them <846>, and be their <846> God <2316>.
4. And <2532> God <2316> shall wipe away <1813>(5692) all <3956> tears <1144> from <575> their <846> eyes <3788>; and <2532> there shall be <2071>(5704) no <3756> more <2089> death <2288>, neither <3777> sorrow <3997>, nor <3777> crying <2906>, neither <3777> <3756> shall there be <2071>(5704) any more <2089> pain <4192>: for <3754> the former things <4413> are passed away <565>(5627).
5. And <2532> he that sat <2521>(5740) upon <1909> the throne <2362> said <2036>(5627), Behold <2400>(5628), I make <4160>(5719) all things <3956> new <2537>. And <2532> he said <3004>(5719) unto me <3427>, Write <1125>(5657): for <3754> these <3778> words <3056> are <1526>(5748) true <228> and <2532> faithful <4103>.
6. And <2532> he said <2036>(5627) unto me <3427>, It is done <1096>(5754). I <1473> am <1510>(5748) Alpha <1> and <2532> Omega <5598>, the beginning <746> and <2532> the end <5056>. I <1473> will give <1325>(5692) unto him that is athirst <1372>(5723) of <1537> the fountain <4077> of the water <5204> of life <2222> freely <1432>.
7. He that overcometh <3528>(5723) shall inherit <2816>(5692) all things <3956>; and <2532> I will be <2071>(5704) his <846> God <2316>, and <2532> he shall be <2071>(5704) my <3427> son <5207>.
8. But <1161> the fearful <1169>, and <2532> unbelieving <571>, and <2532> the abominable <948>(5772), and <2532> murderers <5406>, and <2532> whoremongers <4205>, and <2532> sorcerers <5332>, and <2532> idolaters <1496>, and <2532> all <3956> liars <5571>, shall have their <846> part <3313> in <1722> the lake <3041> which <3739> burneth <2545>(5746) with fire <4442> and <2532> brimstone <2303>: which <3588> is <2076>(5748) <3603> the second <1208> death <2288>.
9. And <2532> there came <2064>(5627) unto <4314> me <3165> one of <1520> the seven <2033> angels <32> which <3588> had <2192>(5723) the seven <2033> vials <5357> full <1073>(5723) of the seven <2033> last <2078> plagues <4127>, and <2532> talked <2980>(5656) with <3326> me <1700>, saying <3004>(5723), Come hither <1204>(5773), I will shew <1166>(5692) thee <4671> the bride <3565>, the Lamb's <721> wife <1135>.
10. And <2532> he carried <667> <0> me <3165> away <667>(5656) in <1722> the spirit <4151> to <1909> a great <3173> and <2532> high <5308> mountain <3735>, and <2532> shewed <1166>(5656) me <3427> that great <3173> city <4172>, the holy <40> Jerusalem <2419>, descending <2597>(5723) out of <1537> heaven <3772> from <575> God <2316>,
11. Having <2192>(5723) the glory <1391> of God <2316>: and <2532> her <846> light <5458> was like <3664> unto a stone <3037> most precious <5093>, even like <5613> a jasper <2393> stone <3037>, clear as crystal <2929>(5723);
12. And <5037> had <2192>(5723) a wall <5038> great <3173> and <2532> high <5308>, and had <2192>(5723) twelve <1427> gates <4440>, and <2532> at <1909> the gates <4440> twelve <1427> angels <32>, and <2532> names <3686> written thereon <1924>(5772), which <3739> are <2076>(5748) the names of the twelve <1427> tribes <5443> of the children <5207> of Israel <2474>:
13. On <575> the east <395> three <5140> gates <4440>; on <575> the north <1005> three <5140> gates <4440>; on <575> the south <3558> three <5140> gates <4440>; and <2532> on <575> the west <1424> three <5140> gates <4440>.
14. And <2532> the wall <5038> of the city <4172> had <2192>(5723) twelve <1427> foundations <2310>, and <2532> in <1722> them <846> the names <3686> of the twelve <1427> apostles <652> of the Lamb <721>.
15. And <2532> he that talked <2980>(5723) with <3326> me <1700> had <2192>(5707) a golden <5552> reed <2563> to <2443> measure <3354>(5661) the city <4172>, and <2532> the gates <4440> thereof <846>, and <2532> the wall <5038> thereof <846>.
16. And <2532> the city <4172> lieth <2749>(5736) foursquare <5068>, and <2532> the length <3372> <846> is <2076>(5748) as large <5118> as <3745> <2532> the breadth <4114>: and <2532> he measured <3354>(5656) the city <4172> with the reed <2563> <1909>, twelve <1427> thousand <5505> furlongs <4712>. The length <3372> and <2532> the breadth <4114> and <2532> the height <5311> of it <846> are <2076>(5748) equal <2470>.
17. And <2532> he measured <3354>(5656) the wall <5038> thereof <846>, an hundred <1540> and forty <5062> and four <5064> cubits <4083>, according to the measure <3358> of a man <444>, that <3739> is <2076>(5748) <3603>, of the angel <32>.
18. And <2532> the building <1739> of the wall <5038> of it <846> was <2258>(5713) of jasper <2393>: and <2532> the city <4172> was pure <2513> gold <5553>, like <3664> unto clear <2513> glass <5194>.
19. And <2532> the foundations <2310> of the wall <5038> of the city <4172> were garnished with <2885>(5772) all manner of <3956> precious <5093> stones <3037>. The first <4413> foundation <2310> was jasper <2393>; the second <1208>, sapphire <4552>; the third <5154>, a chalcedony <5472>; the fourth <5067>, an emerald <4665>;
20. The fifth <3991>, sardonyx <4557>; the sixth <1623>, sardius <4556>; the seventh <1442>, chrysolite <5555>; the eighth <3590>, beryl <969>; the ninth <1766>, a topaz <5116>; the tenth <1182>, a chrysoprasus <5556>; the eleventh <1734>, a jacinth <5192>; the twelfth <1428>, an amethyst <271>.
21. And <2532> the twelve <1427> gates <4440> were twelve <1427> pearls <3135>; every <1538> <303> several <1520> gate <4440> was <2258>(5713) of <1537> one <1520> pearl <3135>: and <2532> the street <4113> of the city <4172> was pure <2513> gold <5553>, as it were <5613> transparent <1307> glass <5194>.
22. And <2532> I saw <1492>(5627) no <3756> temple <3485> therein <1722> <846>: for <1063> the Lord <2962> God <2316> Almighty <3841> and <2532> the Lamb <721> are <2076>(5748) the temple <3485> of it <846>.
23. And <2532> the city <4172> had <2192>(5719) no <3756> need <5532> of the sun <2246>, neither <3761> of the moon <4582>, to <2443> shine <5316>(5725) in <1722> it <846>: for <1063> the glory <1391> of God <2316> did lighten <5461>(5656) it <846>, and <2532> the Lamb <721> is the light <3088> thereof <846>.
24. And <2532> the nations <1484> of them which are saved <4982>(5746) shall walk <4043>(5692) in <1722> the light <5457> of it <846>: and <2532> the kings <935> of the earth <1093> do bring <5342>(5719) their <848> glory <1391> and <2532> honour <5092> into <1519> it <846>.
25. And <2532> the gates <4440> of it <846> shall <2808> <0> not <3364> <0> be shut <2808>(5686) at all <3364> by day <2250>: for <1063> there shall be <2071>(5704) no <3756> night <3571> there <1563>.
26. And <2532> they shall bring <5342>(5692) the glory <1391> and <2532> honour <5092> of the nations <1484> into <1519> it <846>.
27. And <2532> there shall <1525> <0> in no wise <3364> enter <1525>(5632) into <1519> it <846> any thing <3956> that defileth <2840>(5723), neither <2532> whatsoever worketh <4160>(5723) abomination <946>, or <2532> maketh a lie <5579>: but <1508> they which are written <1125>(5772) in <1722> the Lamb's <721> book <975> of life <2222>.
1. And <2532> he shewed <1166>(5656) me <3427> a pure <2513> river <4215> of water <5204> of life <2222>, clear <2986> as <5613> crystal <2930>, proceeding <1607>(5740) out of <1537> the throne <2362> of God <2316> and <2532> of the Lamb <721>.
2. In <1722> the midst <3319> of the street <4113> of it <846>, and <2532> on either <2532> side <1782> <1782> of the river <4215>, was there the tree <3586> of life <2222>, which bare <4160>(5723) twelve <1427> manner of fruits <2590>, and yielded <591>(5723) her <848> fruit <2590> every <2596> <1538> <1520> month <3376>: and <2532> the leaves <5444> of the tree <3586> were for <1519> the healing <2322> of the nations <1484>.
3. And <2532> there shall be <2071>(5704) no <3756> more <2089> <3956> curse <2652>: but <2532> the throne <2362> of God <2316> and <2532> of the Lamb <721> shall be <2071>(5704) in <1722> it <846>; and <2532> his <846> servants <1401> shall serve <3000>(5692) him <846>:
4. And <2532> they shall see <3700>(5695) his <846> face <4383>; and <2532> his <846> name <3686> shall be in <1909> their <846> foreheads <3359>.
5. And <2532> there shall be <2071>(5704) no <3756> night <3571> there <1563>; and <2532> they need <5532> no <3756> candle <3088> <2192>(5719), neither <2532> light <5457> of the sun <2246>; for <3754> the Lord <2962> God <2316> giveth <5461> <0> them <846> light <5461>(5719): and <2532> they shall reign <936>(5692) for <1519> ever <165> and ever <165>.
6. And <2532> he said <2036>(5627) unto me <3427>, These <3778> sayings <3056> are faithful <4103> and <2532> true <228>: and <2532> the Lord <2962> God <2316> of the holy <40> prophets <4396> sent <649>(5656) his <848> angel <32> to shew <1166>(5658) unto his <848> servants <1401> the things which <3739> must <1163>(5748) shortly <1722> <5034> be done <1096>(5635).
7. Behold <2400>(5628), I come <2064>(5736) quickly <5035>: blessed <3107> is he that keepeth <5083>(5723) the sayings <3056> of the prophecy <4394> of this <5127> book <975>.
8. And <2532> I <1473> John <2491> saw <991>(5723) these things <5023>, and <2532> heard <191>(5723) them. And <2532> when <3753> I had heard <191>(5656) and <2532> seen <991>(5656), I fell down <4098>(5627) to worship <4352>(5658) before <1715> the feet <4228> of the angel <32> which <3588> shewed <1166>(5723) me <3427> these things <5023>.
9. Then <2532> saith he <3004>(5719) unto me <3427>, See <3708>(5720) thou do it not <3361>: for <1063> I am <1510>(5748) thy <4675> fellowservant <4889>, and <2532> of thy <4675> brethren <80> the prophets <4396>, and <2532> of them which keep <5083>(5723) the sayings <3056> of this <5127> book <975>: worship <4352>(5657) God <2316>.
10. And <2532> he saith <3004>(5719) unto me <3427>, Seal <4972>(5661) not <3361> the sayings <3056> of the prophecy <4394> of this <5127> book <975>: for <3754> the time <2540> is <2076>(5748) at hand <1451>.
11. He that is unjust <91>(5723), let him be unjust <91>(5657) still <2089>: and <2532> he which is filthy <4510>(5723), let him be filthy <4510>(5657) still <2089>: and <2532> he that is righteous <1342>, let him be righteous <1344>(5682) still <2089>: and <2532> he that is holy <40>, let him be holy <37>(5682) still <2089>.
12. And <2532>, behold <2400>(5628), I come <2064>(5736) quickly <5035>; and <2532> my <3450> reward <3408> is with <3326> me <1700>, to give <591>(5629) every man <1538> according as <5613> his <846> work <2041> shall be <2071>(5704).
13. I <1473> am <1510>(5748) Alpha <1> and <2532> Omega <5598>, the beginning <746> and <2532> the end <5056>, the first <4413> and <2532> the last <2078>.
14. Blessed <3107> are they that do <4160>(5723) his <846> commandments <1785>, that <2443> they <846> may have <2071>(5704) right <1849> to <1909> the tree <3586> of life <2222>, and <2532> may enter <1525>(5632) in through the gates <4440> into <1519> the city <4172>.
15. For <1161> without <1854> are dogs <2965>, and <2532> sorcerers <5333>, and <2532> whoremongers <4205>, and <2532> murderers <5406>, and <2532> idolaters <1496>, and <2532> whosoever <3956> loveth <5368>(5723) and <2532> maketh <4160>(5723) a lie <5579>.
16. I <1473> Jesus <2424> have sent <3992>(5656) mine <3450> angel <32> to testify <3140>(5658) unto you <5213> these things <5023> in <1909> the churches <1577>. I <1473> am <1510>(5748) the root <4491> and <2532> the offspring <1085> of David <1138>, and the bright <2986> and <2532> morning <3720> star <792>.
17. And <2532> the Spirit <4151> and <2532> the bride <3565> say <3004>(5719), Come <2064>(5628). And <2532> let him that heareth <191>(5723) say <2036>(5628), Come <2064>(5628). And <2532> let him that is athirst <1372>(5723) come <2064>(5628). And <2532> whosoever will <2309>(5723), let him take <2983>(5720) the water <5204> of life <2222> freely <1432>.
18. For <1063> I testify <4828>(5736) unto every man <3956> that heareth <191>(5723) the words <3056> of the prophecy <4394> of this <5127> book <975>, If <1437> any man <5100> shall add <2007>(5725) unto <4314> these things <5023>, God <2316> shall add <2007>(5692) unto <1909> him <846> the plagues <4127> that are written <1125>(5772) in <1722> this <5129> book <975>:
19. And <2532> if <1437> any man <5100> shall take away <851>(5725) from <575> the words <3056> of the book <976> of this <5129> prophecy <4394>, God <2316> shall take away <851>(5692) his <846> part <3313> out of <575> the book <976> of life <2222>, and <2532> out of <1537> the holy <40> city <4172>, and <2532> from the things which are written <1125>(5772) in <1722> this <5026> book <975>.
20. He which testifieth <3140>(5723) these things <5023> saith <3004>(5719), Surely <3483> I come <2064>(5736) quickly <5035>. Amen <281>. Even so <3483>, come <2064>(5736), Lord <2962> Jesus <2424>.
21. The grace <5485> of our <2257> Lord <2962> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547> be with <3326> you <5216> all <3956>. Amen <281>.