KJV ORIGINAL
Your words have been stout against me, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You've been talking tough about me, says the Lord. But then you're like, 'What? When did we ever say anything bad about you?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's calling out people who trash talk him behind his back then act innocent when confronted.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Malachi was written around 450 BC to the Jewish people who had returned from exile in Babylon, a time when they were dealing with spiritual apathy and unfaithfulness despite rebuilding the temple. The people were questioning God's justice and complaining about their hardships, accusing Him of not rewarding their rituals. In Malachi 3:13, God directly addresses their arrogant words against Him, highlighting their denial when confronted.
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