Malachi 2:7

For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Malachi 2:7

BSB

For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts.

AKJV

For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.

CPDV

For the lips of the priests will keep knowledge, and they will request the law from his mouth, because he is an angel of the Lord of hosts.

ERV

For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.

NHEB

For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.

SMT

For the lips of the priest shall watch knowledge, and they shall seek the law from his mouth: for he is the messenger of Jehovah of armies.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Malachi 2:7

Forthepriest'sH3548Noun Masculine lipsH8193Noun FeminineshouldkeepH8104Verb knowledgeH1847NounandtheyshouldseekH1245VerbthelawH8451Noun FeminineathismouthH6310Noun MasculineforheisthemessengerH4397Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameofhostsH6635Noun Masculine

Commentary for Malachi 2:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Malachi 2:7

Summary

Priests should preserve sacred knowledge faithfully

Event

God defines priest responsibilities

Estimated Time Period

c. 430 BC