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Malachi 3:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He'll sit there like someone who refines and purifies silver — taking his time to purify the priests and clean them up like precious metals, so they can bring God offerings that actually matter.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's refining process isn't punishment — it's preparation for something beautiful.

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