Parallel Verses

Darby Translation

Then they that feared Jehovah spoke often one to another; and Jehovah observed it, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.

New American Standard Bible

Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who esteem His name.

King James Version

Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

Holman Bible

At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Yahweh and had high regard for His name.

International Standard Version

Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.

A Conservative Version

Then those who feared LORD spoke one with another, and LORD hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared LORD, and who thought upon his name.

American Standard Version

Then they that feared Jehovah spake one with another; and Jehovah hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.

Amplified

Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.

Bible in Basic English

Then those in whom was the fear of the Lord had talk together: and the Lord gave ear, and it was recorded in a book to be kept in mind before him, for those who had the fear of the Lord and gave thought to his name.

Julia Smith Translation

Then they fearing Jehovah spake each to his neighbor, and Jehovah will attend and will hear, and write a book of remembrance before him for those fearing Jehovah, and for thinking upon his name.

King James 2000

Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Then those who revered Yahweh spoke {with one another}. And Yahweh listened attentively and heard, and a scroll of remembrance was written {before him} of those who revere Yahweh and ponder his name.

Modern King James verseion

Then those fearing Jehovah spoke together, each man to his neighbor. And Jehovah listened and heard. And a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Jehovah, and for those esteeming His name.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But they that fear God, say thus one to another, 'The LORD considereth and heareth it. Yea, it is before him a memorial book, written for such as fear the LORD, and remember his name.'

NET Bible

Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.

New Heart English Bible

Then those who feared the LORD spoke one with another; and the LORD listened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared the LORD, and who honored his name.

The Emphasized Bible

Then, they who revered Yahweh, conversed, one with another, - and Yahweh hearkened, and heard, and there was written a book of remembrance before him, for them who revered Yahweh, and for such as thought of his Name.

Webster

Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

World English Bible

Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened, and heard, and a book of memory was written before him, for those who feared Yahweh, and who honored his name.

Youngs Literal Translation

Then have those fearing Jehovah spoken one to another, And Jehovah doth attend and hear, And written is a book of memorial before Him Of those fearing Jehovah, And of those esteeming His name.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ירא 
Yare' 
Usage: 43

the Lord



Usage: 0
Usage: 0

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

one
אישׁ 
'iysh 
Usage: 692

to another
ריע רע 
Rea` 
Usage: 187

and the Lord

Usage: 0

קשׁב 
Qashab 
Usage: 46

it, and a book
ספרה ספר 
Cepher 
Usage: 186

זכרון 
Zikrown 
Usage: 24

כּתב 
Kathab 
Usage: 223

פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

ירא 
Yare' 
Usage: 43

Devotionals

Devotionals about Malachi 3:16

References

Context Readings

A Book Of Remembrance Is Written

15 And now we hold the proud for happy; yea, they that work wickedness are built up; yea, they tempt God, and they escape. 16 Then they that feared Jehovah spoke often one to another; and Jehovah observed it, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be unto me a peculiar treasure, saith Jehovah of hosts, in the day that I prepare; and I will spare them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.



Cross References

Psalm 56:8

Thou countest my wanderings; put my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?

Deuteronomy 6:6-8

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart;

1 Samuel 23:16-18

And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

2 Samuel 7:1

And it came to pass when the king dwelt in his house, and Jehovah had given him rest round about from all his enemies,

1 Kings 18:3

And Ahab called Obadiah, who was the steward of his house (now Obadiah feared Jehovah greatly;

1 Kings 18:12

And it shall come to pass when I am gone from thee, that the Spirit of Jehovah shall carry thee whither I know not; and when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he will kill me; and I thy servant fear Jehovah from my youth.

2 Chronicles 6:7

And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house unto the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.

Esther 2:23

And the matter was investigated and found out; and they were both hanged on a tree. And it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.

Esther 4:5-17

Then Esther called for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to wait upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.

Esther 6:1

On that night sleep fled from the king. And he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.

Job 19:23-25

Oh would that my words were written! oh that they were inscribed in a book!

Job 28:28

And unto man he said, Lo, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

Psalm 10:4

The wicked saith, in the haughtiness of his countenance, He doth not search out: all his thoughts are, There is no God!

Psalm 16:3

To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent thou hast said, In them is all my delight.

Psalm 20:7

Some make mention of chariots, and some of horses, but we of the name of Jehovah our God.

Psalm 33:18

Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his loving-kindness,

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of Jehovah are upon the righteous, and his ears are toward their cry;

Psalm 66:16

Come, hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

Psalm 73:15-17

If I said, I will speak thus, behold, I should be faithless to the generation of thy children.

Psalm 94:19

In the multitude of my anxious thoughts within me thy comforts have delighted my soul.

Psalm 104:33

I will sing unto Jehovah as long as I live; I will sing psalms to my God while I have my being.

Psalm 111:10-1

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do his precepts: his praise abideth for ever.

Psalm 119:63

I am the companion of all that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

Psalm 139:4

For there is not yet a word on my tongue, but lo, O Jehovah, thou knowest it altogether.

Psalm 147:11

Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.

Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep in perfect peace the mind stayed on thee, for he confideth in thee.

Isaiah 26:8

Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Jehovah, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to thy memorial.

Isaiah 50:10

Who is among you that feareth Jehovah, that hearkeneth to the voice of his servant? he that walketh in darkness, and hath no light, let him confide in the name of Jehovah, and stay himself upon his God.

Isaiah 65:6

Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,

Ezekiel 9:4

and Jehovah said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that are done in the midst thereof.

Daniel 2:17-18

Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions;

Daniel 7:10

A stream of fire issued and came forth from before him; thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

Malachi 3:5

And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the false swearers, and against those that oppress the hired servant in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith Jehovah of hosts.

Malachi 4:2

And unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth and leap like fatted calves.

Matthew 12:35-37

The good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure brings forth wicked things.

Matthew 18:19-20

Again I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on the earth concerning any matter, whatsoever it may be that they shall ask, it shall come to them from my Father who is in the heavens.

Luke 2:38

and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.

Luke 24:14-31

and they conversed with one another about all these things which had taken place.

John 1:40-47

Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard this from John and followed him.

John 12:20-22

And there were certain Greeks among those who came up that they might worship in the feast;

Acts 1:13

And when they were come into the city, they went up to the upper chamber, where were staying both Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the zealot, and Jude the brother of James.

Acts 2:1

And when the day of Pentecost was now accomplishing, they were all together in one place.

Acts 4:23-33

And having been let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

Acts 9:31

The assemblies then throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord, and were increased through the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 10:2

pious, and fearing God with all his house, both giving much alms to the people, and supplicating God continually,

Ephesians 5:19

speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting with your heart to the Lord;

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Wherefore encourage one another, and build up each one the other, even as also ye do.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

But we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, sustain the weak, be patient towards all.

Hebrews 3:13

But encourage yourselves each day, as long as it is called To-day, that none of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Hebrews 4:12-13

For the word of God is living and operative, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and penetrating to the division of soul and spirit, both of joints and marrow, and a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 10:24

and let us consider one another for provoking to love and good works;

Hebrews 12:15

watching lest there be any one who lacks the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;

Revelation 15:4

Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy; for all nations shall come and do homage before thee; for thy righteousnesses have been made manifest.

Revelation 20:12

And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is that of life. And the dead were judged out of the things written in the books according to their works.

Genesis 22:12

And he said, Stretch not out thy hand against the lad, neither do anything to him; for now I know that thou fearest God, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, from me.

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