Malachi 3:3

And he shall sit downe to trye and fine the siluer: he shall euen fine the sonnes of Leui and purifie them as golde and siluer, that they may bring offerings vnto the Lord in righteousnesse.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2But who may abide the day of his comming? and who shall endure, when he appeareth? for he is like a purging fire, and like fullers sope.

4Then shall the offerings of Iudah and Ierusalem be acceptable vnto the Lord, as in old time and in the yeeres afore.

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Cross References

Numbers 8:6Take the Leuites from among the children of Israel, and purifie them.

Psalms 4:6Many say, Who will shewe vs any good? but Lord, lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs.

Psalms 50:23He that offereth praise, shall glorifie mee: and to him, that disposeth his way aright, will I shew the saluation of God.

Psalms 69:30I will praise the Name of God with a song, and magnifie him with thankesgiuing.

Psalms 116:17I will offer to thee a sacrifice of prayse, and will call vpon the Name of the Lord.

Proverbs 17:3As is the fining pot for siluer, and the fornace for golde, so the Lord trieth the heartes.

Matthew Henry on Malachi 3:2-7

Evangelical Predictions; The Advent of Christ Predicted. ( b. c. 400.) 1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. 2 But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap: 3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he… Read the whole commentary →

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