Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Now we call the proud blessed; indeed, those who work wickedness prosper. They even tempt God and escape.' 16 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. 17 They shall be mine," says the LORD of hosts, "my own possession in the day that I make, and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son who serves him.



Cross References

Psalm 56:8

You number my wanderings. You put my tears into your bottle. Aren't they in your book?

Deuteronomy 6:6-8

These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart;

1 Samuel 23:16-18

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

2 Samuel 7:1

It happened, when the king lived in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies all around,

1 Kings 18:3

And Ahab summoned Obadiah, the steward of the house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly.

1 Kings 18:12

It will happen, as soon as I am gone from you, that the Spirit of the LORD will carry you I do not know where; and so when I come and tell Ahab, and he can't find you, he will kill me. But I, your servant, have feared the LORD from my youth.

2 Chronicles 6:7

Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

Esther 2:23

When this matter was investigated, and it was found to be so, they were both hanged on a tree; and it was written in the book of the chronicles in the king's presence.

Esther 4:5-17

Then Esther called for Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs, whom he had appointed to attend her, and commanded him to go to Mordecai, to find out what this was, and why it was.

Esther 6:1

On that night, the king couldn't sleep. He commanded the book of records of the chronicles to be brought, and they were read to the king.

Job 19:23-25

"Oh that my words were now written. Oh that they were inscribed in a book.

Job 28:28

To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

Psalm 10:4

The wicked, in the pride of his face, has no room in his thoughts for God.

Psalm 16:3

As for the holy ones who are in the land, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.

Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of the LORD our God.

Psalm 33:18

Behold, the LORD's eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness;

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.

Psalm 66:16

Come, and hear, all you who fear God. I will declare what he has done for my soul.

Psalm 73:15-17

If I had said, "I will speak thus;" behold, I would have betrayed the generation of your children.

Psalm 94:19

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

Psalm 104:33

I will sing to the LORD as long as I live. I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.

Psalm 111:10-1

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

Psalm 119:63

I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts.

Psalm 139:4

For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, LORD, you know it altogether.

Psalm 147:11

The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.

Proverbs 13:20

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep him in peace, in peace whose thoughts are fixed on you, because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:8

Yes, in the path of your judgments, O LORD, have we waited for you. Your name and your renown are the desire of our soul.

Isaiah 50:10

Who is among you who fears the LORD, who obeys the voice of his servant? He who walks in darkness, and has no light, let him trust in the name of the LORD, and rely on his God.

Isaiah 65:6

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

Ezekiel 9:4

The LORD said to him, "Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark on the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry over all the abominations that are done in its midst."

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 fiery stream issued and came forth from before him. Thousands of thousands ministered to him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court sat in judgment, and the books were opened.

Malachi 3:5

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 perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and do not fear me," says the LORD of hosts.

Malachi 4:2

But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.

Matthew 12:35-37

The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things.

Matthew 18:19-20

Again, truly I tell you, that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.

Luke 2:38

Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke 24:14-31

They talked with each other about all of these things which had happened.

John 1:40-47

One of the two who heard John, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

John 12:20-22

Now there were certain Greeks among those that went up to worship at the feast.

Acts 1:13

When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.

Acts 2:1

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.

Acts 4:23-33

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

Acts 9:31

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 10:2

a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.

Ephesians 5:19

speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing, and singing praises in your heart to the Lord;

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

Hebrews 3:13

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called "today;" lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Hebrews 4:12-13

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 10:24

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,

Hebrews 12:15

looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;

Revelation 15:4

Who would not fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you only are holy. For all the nations will come and worship before you. For your righteous acts have been revealed."

Revelation 20:12

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

Genesis 22:12

He said, "Do not lay your hand on the boy, neither do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me."

King James Version Public Domain

Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers.

International Standard Version Copyright © 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation.

New American Standard Bible Copyright ©1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org

American Standard Version Public Domain

NET Bible copyright © 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. NetBible

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain