Malachi 4:3

And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Malachi 4:3

BSB

Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing," says the LORD of Hosts.

AKJV

And you shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, said the LORD of hosts.

CPDV

And you will trample the impious, while they will be ashes under the sole of your foot, on the day that I act, says the Lord of hosts.

ERV

And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I do make, saith the LORD of hosts.

NHEB

You shall tread down the wicked; for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I make," says the LORD of hosts.

SMT

And ye tread down the unjust; for they were ashes under the soles of your feet in the day which I doing, said Jehovah of armies.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Malachi 4:3

AndyeshalltreaddownH6072VerbthewickedH7563AdjectivefortheyshallbeashesH665Noun MasculineunderthesolesH3709Noun FeminineofyourfeetH7272Noun FeminineinthedayH3117Noun MasculinethatIshalldoH6213VerbthissaithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameofhostsH6635Noun Masculine

Commentary for Malachi 4:3

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

Overview of Malachi 4:3

Summary

Righteous will dominate defeated and destroyed wicked

Event

Righteous triumph over wicked

Estimated Time Period

c. 430 BC