And ye shall know, that I have [a]sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant, which I made with Levi, might stand, saith the Lord of hosts.

My [b]covenant was with him of life and peace, and I [c]gave him fear, and he feared me, and was afraid before [d]my Name.

The Law of [e]truth was in his mouth, and there was no iniquity found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.

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Footnotes

  1. Malachi 2:4 The Priests objected against the Prophet that he could not reprove them, but he must speak against the Priesthood, and the office established of God by promise, but he showeth that the office is nothing slandered, when these villains and dung are called by their own names.
  2. Malachi 2:5 He showeth what were the two conditions of the covenant made with the tribe of Levi on God’s part, that he would give them long life and felicity, and on their part, that they should faithfully serve him according to his word.
  3. Malachi 2:5 I prescribed Levi a certain Law to serve me.
  4. Malachi 2:5 He served me and set forth my glory with all humilitude and submission.
  5. Malachi 2:6 He showeth that the Priests ought to have knowledge to instruct others in the word of the Lord.

And you will know that I have sent you this warning so that my covenant with Levi(A) may continue,” says the Lord Almighty. “My covenant was with him, a covenant(B) of life and peace,(C) and I gave them to him; this called for reverence(D) and he revered me and stood in awe of my name. True instruction(E) was in his mouth and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked(F) with me in peace(G) and uprightness,(H) and turned many from sin.(I)

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