Malachi 2:9
Malachi · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways, but have been partial in the law.”Malachi 2:9
What Does Malachi 2:9 Mean?
Malachi 2:9 is found in the book of Malachi, chapter 2, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Malachi 2:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Deuteronomy 1:17“Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.”1 Samuel 2:30“Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”Nahum 3:6“And I will cast abominable filth upon thee, and make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazingstock.”Malachi 2:3“Behold, I will corrupt your seed, and spread dung upon your faces, even the dung of your solemn feasts; and one shall take you away with it.”Hosea 4:7“As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.”Luke 11:42“But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.”1 Kings 22:28“And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.”Ezekiel 13:12“Lo, when the wall is fallen, shall it not be said unto you, Where is the daubing wherewith ye have daubed it?”Ezekiel 13:21“Your kerchiefs also will I tear, and deliver my people out of your hand, and they shall be no more in your hand to be hunted; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”Micah 3:6“Therefore night shall be unto you, that ye shall not have a vision; and it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them.”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.”Matthew 5:33“Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:”Matthew 5:43“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”Matthew 19:17“And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.”Mark 7:8“For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.”Luke 10:29“But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?”Galatians 2:6“But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:”James 2:4“Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?”Job 13:8“Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?”
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