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“I have loved you,” says the Lord. But you say, “How and in what way have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I loved Jacob (Israel);

Verse ConceptsJacob, The PatriarchGod Hating PeopleGod's Love For Us

You also say, ‘How tiresome this is!’ And you disdainfully sniff at it,” says the Lord of hosts, “and you bring what was taken by robbery, and the lame or the sick [animals]; this you bring as an offering! Should I receive it with pleasure from your hand?” says the Lord.

Verse ConceptsNosesSick AnimalsWeary Of God

“My covenant with Levi was [one of] life and peace, and I gave them to him as an object of reverence; so he [and the priests] feared Me and stood in reverent awe of My name.

Verse ConceptsAttitudes Of ReverenceReverence, And God's NatureGod Giving LifeIndividuals Fearing GodCovenant Made At Sinaicovenant

True instruction was in Levi’s mouth and injustice was not found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from wickedness.

Verse ConceptsDoctrine, CommunicatedPriests, Function In Ot TimesWalkingWalking With GodCausing People To TurnSound Doctrinefairness

But you say, “Why [does He reject it]?” Because the Lord has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have dealt treacherously. Yet she is your marriage companion and the wife of your covenant [made by your vows].

Verse ConceptsAdulterersCompanionsHusbandsMarriage, Purpose OfMonogamySeductionSuffering, Causes OfWeddingsWitnesses, LegalCourtingCovenant RelationshipsYouthful DevotionThe Witness Of GodYoung MarriageWhy Does God Do This?Marriage Between Man And WomanLoving Your WifeWifeLove MarriageHurt And Betrayalmarraige

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.

Verse ConceptsGood FriendsBook of lifeencouragement, examples ofCharacter Of SaintsFriendship Among BelieversMemorials For PeopleConversationIndividuals Fearing GodFearing Godremembrancefootballattention