Malachi 2:8

But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Malachi 2:8

BSB

But you have departed from the way, and your instruction has caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant of Levi," says the LORD of Hosts.

AKJV

But you are departed out of the way; you have caused many to stumble at the law; you have corrupted the covenant of Levi, said the LORD of hosts.

CPDV

But you have withdrawn from the way, and you have scandalized very many in the law. You have nullified the covenant of Levi, says the Lord of hosts.

ERV

But ye are turned aside out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble in the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.

NHEB

But you have turned aside out of the way. You have caused many to stumble in the law. You have corrupted the covenant of Levi," says the LORD of hosts.

SMT

And ye departed out of the way; ye made many weak by the law; ye corrupted the covenant of Levi, said Jehovah of armies.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Malachi 2:8

ButyearedepartedH5493VerboutofthewayH1870Noun MasculineyehavecausedmanyH7227tostumbleH3782VerbatthelawH8451Noun FeminineyehavecorruptedH7843VerbthecovenantH1285Noun FeminineofLeviH3878Proper Name Masculine saithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameofhostsH6635Noun Masculine

Commentary for Malachi 2:8

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

Overview of Malachi 2:8

Summary

Unfaithful priests have corrupted religious practices

Event

God condemns unfaithful priests

Estimated Time Period

c. 430 BC