Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then you will trample on the wicked; they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day when I act,” says the LORD Almighty. New Living Translation On the day when I act, you will tread upon the wicked as if they were dust under your feet,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. English Standard Version And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the LORD of hosts. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version You shall trample the wicked, For they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet On the day that I do this,” Says the LORD of hosts. New American Standard Bible And you will crush the wicked underfoot, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day that I am preparing,” says the LORD of armies. NASB 1995 “You will tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day which I am preparing,” says the LORD of hosts. NASB 1977 “And you will tread down the wicked, for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day which I am preparing,” says the LORD of hosts. Legacy Standard Bible And you will tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day which I am preparing,” says Yahweh of hosts. Amplified Bible You will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day that I do this,” says the LORD of hosts. Christian Standard Bible 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 Armies. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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.” American Standard Version And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I make, saith Jehovah of hosts. Contemporary English Version When I come to bring justice, you will trample those who are evil, as though they were ashes under your feet. I, the LORD All-Powerful, have spoken! English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation You will trample on wicked people, because on the day I act they will be ashes under the soles of your feet," says the LORD of Armies. Good News Translation On the day when I act, you will overcome the wicked, and they will be like dust under your feet. International Standard Version and trample down the wicked. Indeed, they will become ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I do this," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible You will trample on the wicked, for they will be like ashes under the soles of your feet on the day which I am preparing," says the LORD who rules over all. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible You shall tread down the wicked; for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I make,” says Yahweh of Armies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you have trodden down the wicked, "" For they are ashes under the soles of your feet, "" In the day that I am appointing,” said YHWH of Hosts. Young's Literal Translation And ye have trodden down the wicked, For they are ashes under the soles of your feet, In the day that I am appointing, Said Jehovah of Hosts. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd you shall tread down the wicked when they shall be ashes under the sole of your feet in the day that I do this, saith the Lord of hosts. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible and tread down the wicked; They will become dust under the soles of your feet, on the day when I take action, says the LORD of hosts. New Revised Standard Version And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the LORD of hosts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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, says the LORD of hosts. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall tread upon the evil because they will be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I work, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall trample the wicked; for they shall be ashes underneath your feet in the day which I appoint, saith the Lord Almighty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Great Day of the LORD…2“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. 3Then 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. 4“Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb.… Cross References Psalm 37:20 But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. Psalm 91:13 You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. Isaiah 63:3-6 “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. / For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. / I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. ... Isaiah 26:6 Feet trample it down—the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor. Isaiah 66:24 “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” Daniel 7:18 But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’ Daniel 7:27 Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’ Obadiah 1:18 Then the house of Jacob will be a blazing fire, and the house of Joseph a burning flame; but the house of Esau will be stubble—Jacob will set it ablaze and consume it. Therefore no survivor will remain from the house of Esau.” For the LORD has spoken. Micah 4:13 Rise and thresh, O Daughter of Zion, for I will give you horns of iron and hooves of bronze to break to pieces many peoples. Then you will devote their gain to the LORD, their wealth to the Lord of all the earth. Zechariah 10:5 They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. Matthew 13:40-42 As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. / The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matthew 13:49-50 So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous / and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 1 Corinthians 15:25 For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. Treasury of Scripture 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. tread down. Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Joshua 10:24,25 And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them… 2 Samuel 22:43 Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad. Jump to Previous Act Almighty Appointing Armies Ashes Crushed Dust Evil-Doers Feet Hosts Prepare Preparing Soles Trample Tread Trodden Wicked WorkJump to Next Act Almighty Appointing Armies Ashes Crushed Dust Evil-Doers Feet Hosts Prepare Preparing Soles Trample Tread Trodden Wicked WorkMalachi 4 1. God's judgment on the wicked;2. and his blessing on the good. 4. He exhorts to the study of the law; 5. and tells of Elijah's coming and office. Then you will trample the wicked This phrase indicates a future victory for the righteous over the wicked. In biblical context, trampling signifies complete defeat and subjugation (Joshua 10:24-25). The imagery of trampling suggests a total and irreversible judgment against those who oppose God. This reflects the ultimate triumph of good over evil, a theme consistent throughout Scripture, notably in Revelation 19:15, where Christ is depicted as treading the winepress of God's wrath. for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing says the LORD of Hosts Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to execute judgment and fulfill His promises. 2. The Wicked Refers to those who oppose God and live in rebellion against His commands. In the context of Malachi, these are the people who have turned away from God's covenant. 3. The Righteous Although not explicitly mentioned in this verse, they are implied as the ones who will trample the wicked. They are those who remain faithful to God and His commandments. 4. The Day of the LORD A prophetic event characterized by God's intervention in human history to bring judgment and salvation. It is a day of reckoning for the wicked and vindication for the righteous. 5. Ashes Symbolic of total destruction and defeat. The wicked being reduced to ashes signifies their complete and irreversible downfall. Teaching Points God's Justice is CertainThe verse assures believers that God's justice will prevail. The wicked will not escape judgment, and the righteous will witness their downfall. Victory for the Faithful Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that they will share in God's victory over evil. The Reality of Judgment This verse serves as a sobering reminder of the reality of God's judgment. It calls for self-examination and repentance to ensure alignment with God's will. Hope in God's Promises The promise of trampling the wicked provides hope and encouragement to believers facing persecution or injustice. Living in Light of the Day of the LORD Believers are called to live righteously and expectantly, preparing for the day of the LORD by aligning their lives with His purposes.(3) Tread down.--Comp. Isaiah 26:5-6. That I shall do this.--Better, which I am about to make. (Comp. Malachi 3:17.) Verse 3. - Ye shall tread down the wicked (comp. Micah 4:13). They who were once oppressed and overborne by the powers of wickedness shall now rise superior to all hindrances, and themselves tread down the wicked as the ashes under their feet, to which the fire of judgment shall reduce them. In the day that I shall do this; rather, as in Malachi 3:17, in the day which I am preparing. |
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