Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,” says the LORD Almighty. New Living Translation “Then all nations will call you blessed, for your land will be such a delight,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. English Standard Version Then all nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight, says the LORD of hosts. Berean Standard Bible “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts. King James Bible And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts. New King James Version “And all nations will call you blessed, For you will be a delightful land,” Says the LORD of hosts. New American Standard Bible “All the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a delightful land,” says the LORD of armies. NASB 1995 “All the nations will call you blessed, for you shall be a delightful land,” says the LORD of hosts. NASB 1977 “And all the nations will call you blessed, for you shall be a delightful land,” says the LORD of hosts. Legacy Standard Bible “So all the nations will call you blessed, for you shall be a delightful land,” says Yahweh of hosts. Amplified Bible “All nations shall call you happy and blessed, for you shall be a land of delight,” says the LORD of hosts. Christian Standard Bible “Then all the nations will consider you fortunate, for you will be a delightful land,” says the LORD of Armies. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then all the nations will consider you fortunate, for you will be a delightful land,” says the LORD of Hosts.” American Standard Version And all nations shall call you happy; for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith Jehovah of hosts. Contemporary English Version Everyone of every nation will talk about how I have blessed you and about your wonderful land. I, the LORD All-Powerful, have spoken! English Revised Version And all nations shall call you happy: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts. GOD'S WORD® Translation "All nations will call you blessed because you will be a delightful land," says the LORD of Armies. Good News Translation Then the people of all nations will call you happy, because your land will be a good place to live. International Standard Version "Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. Majority Standard Bible ?Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,? says the LORD of Hosts. NET Bible "All nations will call you happy, for you indeed will live in a delightful land," says the LORD who rules over all. New Heart English Bible "All nations shall call you blessed, for you will be a delightful land," says the LORD of hosts. Webster's Bible Translation And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts. World English Bible “All nations shall call you blessed, for you will be a delightful land,” says Yahweh of Armies. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“And all the nations have declared you blessed, "" For you are a delightful land,” said YHWH of Hosts. Young's Literal Translation And declared you happy have all the nations, For ye are a delightful land, said Jehovah of Hosts. Smith's Literal Translation And all nations pronounced you happy, for ye shall be a land of delight, said Jehovah of armies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all nations shall call you blessed: for you shall be a delightful land, saith the Lord of hosts. Catholic Public Domain Version And all nations will call you blessed. For you will be a desirable land, says the Lord of hosts. New American Bible All the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a delightful land, says the LORD of hosts. New Revised Standard Version Then all nations will count you happy, for you will be a land of delight, says the LORD of hosts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all nations shall praise you, when you shall be a land of my delight, says the LORD of hosts. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the nations shall praise you when you will be the land of my pleasure, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all nations shall call you happy; For ye shall be a delightsome land, Saith the LORD of hosts. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a desirable land, saith the Lord Almighty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Robbing God…11I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your land, and the vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,” says the LORD of Hosts. 12“Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts. 13“Your words against Me have been harsh,” says the LORD. “Yet you ask, ‘What have we spoken against You?’… Cross References Deuteronomy 28:1-14 “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: / You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. ... Genesis 12:2-3 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Psalm 67:1-7 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah / that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. / Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. ... Isaiah 61:9 Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. Zechariah 8:13 As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.” Isaiah 19:24-25 In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth. / The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.” Joel 2:26-27 You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. You will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you. My people will never again be put to shame. / Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. Ezekiel 34:26 I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. Psalm 72:17 May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Galatians 3:8-9 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” / So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. 1 Peter 2:9-10 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. / Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Romans 15:10-12 Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” / And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.” Acts 3:25-26 And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ / When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.” Treasury of Scripture And all nations shall call you blessed: for you shall be a delightsome land, said the LORD of hosts. all. Deuteronomy 4:6,7 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people… 2 Chronicles 32:23 And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. Psalm 72:17 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. a delightsome. Deuteronomy 8:7-10 For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills; … Deuteronomy 11:12 A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year. Daniel 8:9 And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land. Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Blessed Declared Delight Delightful Happy Hosts NationsJump to Next Almighty Armies Blessed Declared Delight Delightful Happy Hosts NationsMalachi 3 1. Of the messenger, majesty, and grace of Christ.7. Of the rebellion, 8. sacrilege, 13. and infidelity of the people. 16. The promise of blessing to those who fear God. Then all the nations will call you blessed This phrase indicates a future time when Israel will be recognized by other nations as being under God's favor. Historically, Israel was often at odds with surrounding nations, but this prophecy envisions a reversal where Israel's prosperity and divine favor are evident to all. This echoes the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:2-3, where God promises to make Abraham's descendants a blessing to all nations. The idea of being "called blessed" suggests a visible, undeniable state of well-being and divine favor that others will acknowledge. for you will be a land of delight says the LORD of Hosts Persons / Places / Events 1. MalachiThe last prophet of the Old Testament, whose name means "my messenger." He delivered God's message to the Israelites during a time of spiritual apathy and moral decline. 2. The LORD of Hosts A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. 3. Israel The nation to whom Malachi prophesied, called to return to God and His covenant to experience His blessings. 4. Nations Refers to the Gentile nations surrounding Israel, who will recognize and acknowledge the blessings of God upon Israel. 5. Land of Delight A description of the promised transformation of Israel when they are obedient to God, becoming a place of joy and prosperity. Teaching Points Obedience Brings BlessingThe promise of being called "blessed" by all nations is contingent upon Israel's obedience to God. This principle remains true for believers today; obedience to God's commands leads to His blessings. Witness to the Nations God's intention is for His people to be a testimony to the world. When we live in accordance with His will, others will see His goodness reflected in our lives. God's Faithfulness The assurance that God will fulfill His promises encourages us to trust in His faithfulness, even when circumstances seem challenging. Transformation Through Repentance The call to return to God and His ways is a call to transformation. Repentance leads to renewal and the experience of God's delight. Community Impact The blessings of God on His people are not just for individual benefit but are meant to impact the broader community and world, drawing others to Him.(12) Comp. Zechariah 7:14; Zechariah 8:13-23; also Isaiah 62:4; Daniel 11:16.Verse 12. - Shall call you blessed; or, happy, as ver. 15 (comp. Deuteronomy 33:29; Zechariah 8:13, 23). A delightsome land; γῆ θελητή (Septuagint); literally, a land of good pleasure - a land in which God is well pleased (comp. Isaiah 62:4; Jeremiah 3:19). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Then allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the nations הַגּוֹיִ֑ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts will call you blessed, וְאִשְּׁר֥וּ (wə·’iš·šə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 833: To be straight, to go forward, be honest, proper for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you אַתֶּם֙ (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you will be תִהְי֤וּ (ṯih·yū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a land אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of delight,” חֵ֔פֶץ (ḥê·p̄eṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2656: Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter says אָמַ֖ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts. צְבָאֽוֹת׃ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links Malachi 3:12 NIVMalachi 3:12 NLT Malachi 3:12 ESV Malachi 3:12 NASB Malachi 3:12 KJV Malachi 3:12 BibleApps.com Malachi 3:12 Biblia Paralela Malachi 3:12 Chinese Bible Malachi 3:12 French Bible Malachi 3:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Malachi 3:12 All nations shall call you blessed (Malachi Mal Ml) |
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