Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Malachi 4:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Malachi 4:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Malachi chapter 4 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.”
Malachi 4:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Malachi 4:6
And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. This is the Old Testament's final verse—a sobering warning and gracious promise. The promised Elijah (v. 5, fulfilled in John the Baptist per Matthew 11:14) will accomplish family/covenant restoration. "Turn the heart" (heshiv lev) means genuine repentance and reconciliation, not superficial change. Fathers and children represent generational continuity in covenant faithfulness.The phrase warns: without this restoration, God will "smite the e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Malachi 4:6
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“their God.”
“and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.”
“there remains no more a sacrifice for sins”
“from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zachariah son of Barachiah”
“all Israel have transgressed your law”
“Yes, I come quickly. Amen! Yes”
“And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD shall slay thee”
“and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;”
“child”
“double-edged sword”