Parallel Verses
NET Bible
"But you are profaning it by saying that the table of the Lord is common and its offerings despicable.
New American Standard Bible
“But you are
King James Version
But ye have profaned it, in that ye say, The table of the LORD is polluted; and the fruit thereof, even his meat, is contemptible.
Holman Bible
But you are profaning it
International Standard Version
"But you are profaning my name by saying that the Table of the LORD is defiled and that its fruit and its food are contemptible.
A Conservative Version
But ye profane it, in that ye say, The table of LORD is polluted. And the fruit of it, even its food, is contemptible.
American Standard Version
But ye profane it, in that ye say, The table of Jehovah is polluted, and the fruit thereof, even its food, is contemptible.
Amplified
“But you [priests] profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord is defiled, and as for its fruit, its food is to be despised.’
Bible in Basic English
But you make it unholy by saying, The Lord's table has become unclean, and his food is of no value.
Darby Translation
But ye profane it, in that ye say, The table of the Lord is polluted; and the fruit thereof, his food, is contemptible.
Julia Smith Translation
And ye profaning it in your saying, The table of Jehovah it being polluted; and its fruit, its food was despised.
King James 2000
But you have profaned it, in that you say, The table of the LORD is polluted; and the fruit thereof, even his food, is contemptible.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"But you [are] profaning it by saying the table of the Lord [is] defiled, and its fruit--its food--is despised!
Modern King James verseion
But you are profaning it when you say, The table of Jehovah, it is polluted; and its fruit, His food, is to be despised.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But ye have unhallowed it, in that ye say, 'The altar of the LORD is not to be regarded, and the thing that is set thereupon, not worthy to be eaten.'
New Heart English Bible
"But you profane it, in that you say, 'The LORD's table is polluted, and its fruit, even its food, is contemptible.'
The Emphasized Bible
But ye are profaning me, - in that ye say, As for the table of the Lord, polluted it is, and, as for his produce, contemptible is his food.
Webster
But ye have profaned it, in that ye say, The table of the LORD is polluted; and the fruit of it, even his provision, is contemptible.
World English Bible
"But you profane it, in that you say, 'Yahweh's table is polluted, and its fruit, even its food, is contemptible.'
Youngs Literal Translation
And ye are polluting it in your saying, 'The table of Jehovah -- it is polluted, As to its fruit -- despicable is its food.'
Themes
Presumption » Instances of » In reviling God
Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for not treating with respect
Tables » An article of furniture » Figurative » Of the altar
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Malachi 1:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Oracle Against The Temple Priesthood
11 For from the east to the west my name will be great among the nations. Incense and pure offerings will be offered in my name everywhere, for my name will be great among the nations," says the Lord who rules over all. 12 "But you are profaning it by saying that the table of the Lord is common and its offerings despicable. 13 You also say, 'How tiresome it is.' You turn up your nose at it," says the Lord who rules over all, "and instead bring what is stolen, lame, or sick. You bring these things for an offering! Should I accept this from you?" asks the Lord.
Cross References
Numbers 11:4-8
Now the mixed multitude who were among them craved more desirable foods, and so the Israelites wept again and said, "If only we had meat to eat!
2 Samuel 12:14
Nonetheless, because you have treated the Lord with such contempt in this matter, the son who has been born to you will certainly die."
Ezekiel 36:21-23
I was concerned for my holy reputation which the house of Israel profaned among the nations where they went.
Daniel 5:3-4
So they brought the gold and silver vessels that had been confiscated from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king and his nobles, together with his wives and concubines, drank from them.
Amos 2:7
They trample on the dirt-covered heads of the poor; they push the destitute away. A man and his father go to the same girl; in this way they show disrespect for my moral purity.
Malachi 1:6-8
"A son naturally honors his father and a slave respects his master. If I am your father, where is my honor? If I am your master, where is my respect? The Lord who rules over all asks you this, you priests who make light of my name! But you reply, 'How have we made light of your name?'
Malachi 1:13
You also say, 'How tiresome it is.' You turn up your nose at it," says the Lord who rules over all, "and instead bring what is stolen, lame, or sick. You bring these things for an offering! Should I accept this from you?" asks the Lord.
Malachi 2:8
You, however, have turned from the way. You have caused many to violate the law; you have corrupted the covenant with Levi," says the Lord who rules over all.
Romans 2:24
For just as it is written, "the name of God is being blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you."