Malachi 2:5

My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Malachi 2:5

BSB
"My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name.
AKJV
My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear with which he feared me, and was afraid before my name.
CPDV
My covenant was with him for life and peace. And I gave him fear, and he feared me, and he was afraid before the face of my name.
ERV
My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him that he might fear, and he feared me, and stood in awe of my name.
NHEB
"My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him that he might be reverent toward me; and he was reverent toward me, and stood in awe of my name.
SMT
My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I will give them to him fearing, and he shall fear me, and from the face of my name he was terrified.

Commentary for Malachi 2:5

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Overview of Malachi 2:5
Summary
Levi received covenant of peace and reverence
Place
Israel
Event
Levi's covenant described
Estimated Time Period
c. 430 BC
Category
Covenant