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Malachi 1:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Malachi 1:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Malachi chapter 1 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?”
Malachi 1:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Malachi 1:6
A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. God shifts from defending His love for Israel (vv. 2-5) to indicting priestly contempt. The analogy establishes universal principles: A son honoureth his father (בֵּן יְכַבֵּד אָב, ben yekhabbed av) and a servant his master (וְעֶבֶד אֲדֹנָיו, ve'eved adonav). The verb כָּבַד (kavad) means to honor, glorify, give weight to. Basic human relationships demand respect; how much more the divine-hu...
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Cross-References for Malachi 1:6
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“heavens”
“'Teacher' and 'Lord.' You say so correctly”
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”
“who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work”
“Surely I have become rich, I have found myself wealth. In all my wealth they won't find in me any iniquity that is sin.”
“Yahweh”