Malachi 3:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)““Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Malachi 3:12 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
““Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And all nations shall call you happy; for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith Jehovah of hosts.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And declared you happy have all the nations, For ye are a delightful land, said Jehovah of Hosts.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Malachi 3:12 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 4:6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
- Deuteronomy 8:7For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills;
- Deuteronomy 11:12It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year.
- 2 Chronicles 32:23Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations.
- Psalms 72:17May 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 61:9Their 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.
- Isaiah 62:4No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.
- Isaiah 62:5For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
- Jeremiah 33:9So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.
- Daniel 8:9From one of these horns a little horn emerged and grew extensively toward the south and the east and toward the Beautiful Land.
- Daniel 11:41He will also invade the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall. But these will be delivered from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the leaders of the Ammonites.
- Zephaniah 3:19Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth.
- Zechariah 8:23This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”
- Luke 1:48For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
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