Malachi 2:13
And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the Lord with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand.
Context
This verse from Malachi Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Continued rebuke of the priests who have not laid it to heart and have caused many to stumble. The covenant of Levi was one of life and peace, truth and uprightness. The people of Judah are rebuked for marrying the …
Other Translations
And this again ye do: ye cover the altar of Jehovah with tears, with weeping, and with sighing, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, neither receiveth it with good will at your hand.
And this a second time ye do, Covering with tears the altar of Jehovah, With weeping and groaning, Because there is no more turning unto the present, Or receiving of a pleasing thing from your hand.
And this again you do: covering the altar of the Lord with weeping and with grief, so that he gives no more thought to the offering, and does not take it with pleasure from your hand.
Cross References
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And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.
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The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
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To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt …
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