Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
Then you'll come back and clearly see the difference between people who do right and people who do wrong, between those who actually serve God and those who don't.
Eventually, the difference between people who choose God and people who don't will be crystal clear.
📚 Historical Context
Malachi was a prophet speaking to the Jewish people in the 5th century BC, after their return from Babylonian exile, when the community was struggling with spiritual apathy, corrupt leadership, and social injustices. In this verse, God promises that through His future judgment and purification, the people will clearly distinguish between those who faithfully serve Him and those who do not. This message served as a call to renewed covenant faithfulness amid widespread discouragement.
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