For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts." Cross References 2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. Leviticus 10:11 so that you may teach the Israelites all the statutes that the LORD has given them through Moses." Numbers 27:21 He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command he and all the Israelites with him, the entire congregation, will go out and come in." Deuteronomy 17:8 If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. 1 Samuel 2:17 Thus the sin of these young men was severe in the sight of the LORD, for they were treating the LORD's offering with contempt. 2 Chronicles 31:4 Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. Ezra 7:25 And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates--all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them. Nehemiah 8:7 The Levites--Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah--explained the law to the people as they stood in their places. Proverbs 5:2 that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. Jeremiah 2:8 The priests did not ask, 'Where is the LORD?' The experts in the law no longer knew Me, and the leaders rebelled against Me. The prophets prophesied by Baal and followed useless idols. Jeremiah 18:18 Then some said, "Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, or counsel to the wise, or an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words." Ezekiel 7:26 Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests and counsel from the ancients will perish. Daniel 11:33 Those with insight will instruct many, though for a time they will fall by sword and flame or be captured or plundered. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Zephaniah 3:4 Her prophets are reckless, faithless men. Her priests profane the sanctuary; they do violence to the law. Haggai 1:13 Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, delivered the LORD's message to the people, saying: "I am with you," declares the LORD. Haggai 2:11 "This is what the LORD of Hosts says: 'Ask the priests for a ruling. Chapter Outline 1. He sharply reproves the priests for neglecting their covenant;10. and the people for marrying strange wives; 13. and for putting away their former ones, 17. and for infidelity. Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Guard Hosts Instruction Lips Messenger Mouth Ought Preserve Priest Priest's Right Seek Servant WaitingJump to Next Almighty Armies Guard Hosts Instruction Lips Messenger Mouth Ought Preserve Priest Priest's Right Seek Servant Waiting |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the priest's. Leviticus 10:11 Deuteronomy 17:8-11 Deuteronomy 21:5 Deuteronomy 24:8 2 Chronicles 17:8, 9 2 Chronicles 30:22 Ezra 7:10 Nehemiah 8:2-8 Jeremiah 15:19 Jeremiah 18:18 Haggai 2:11-13 2 Timothy 2:24, 25 the messenger. Malachi 3:1 Isaiah 42:19 Isaiah 44:26 Haggai 1:13 John 13:20 John 20:21 Acts 16:17 2 Corinthians 5:20 Galatians 4:14 1 Thessalonians 4:8 Links Malachi 2:7 NIVMalachi 2:7 NLT Malachi 2:7 ESV Malachi 2:7 NASB Malachi 2:7 KJV Malachi 2:7 Bible Apps Malachi 2:7 Parallel Malachi 2:7 Biblia Paralela Malachi 2:7 Chinese Bible Malachi 2:7 French Bible Malachi 2:7 German Bible Malachi 2:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |