Malachi 2:8

"But you priests turned aside from the way, and by your teaching you caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant of Levi," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.

Jeremiah 18:15

Yet my people have forgotten me, and they burn incense to worthless idols that make them stumble in their journey on the ancient paths. They walk on trails, on a way that is not built up.

1 Samuel 2:17

By doing this, the sin of the young men was very serious in the LORD's sight because the men despised the LORD's offering.

Nehemiah 13:29

Remember them, my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and the descendants of Levi.

Ezekiel 44:10

But the descendants of Levi, who went far away from me when Israel abandoned me, who left me to follow their idols, are to bear the punishment of their iniquity.

Malachi 2:5

"My covenant with him was for life and peace, and I gave the commandments to him so he would fear me. He did fear me as he stood in my presence.

Leviticus 21:15

"He is not to defile his children among his people, because I am the LORD, who sets him apart."

1 Samuel 2:24

No, my sons, I'm not hearing good news being circulated by the LORD's people.

1 Samuel 2:30

"Therefore, the LORD God of Israel has declared, "I did, in fact, say that your family and your ancestor's family would walk before me forever,' but now the LORD declares, "Far be it from me! The one who honors me I'll honor, and the one who despises me is to be treated with contempt.

Psalm 18:21

because I have kept the ways of the LORD, and I have not wickedly departed from my God;

Psalm 119:102

I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me.

Isaiah 9:16

For those who guide this people have been leading them astray, and those who are guided by them are swallowed up.

Isaiah 30:11

get out of the way, turn aside from the path, and stop confronting us with the Holy One of Israel."

Isaiah 59:13

they've rebelled in treachery against the LORD, and are turning away from following our God; and they've spoken oppression and revolt, and are conceiving lying words from the heart.

Jeremiah 17:5

This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the person who trusts in mankind, who makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from the LORD.

Jeremiah 17:13

LORD, you are the hope of Israel; all who forsake you will be put to shame. Those who turn aside from you will be written in the dust, because they have forsaken the LORD, the spring of living water.

Jeremiah 23:11-15

Indeed, both priest and prophet are ungodly. Even in my house I find evil," declares the LORD.

Daniel 9:5-6

"Lord! Great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant and gracious love for those who love him and obey his commandments, we've sinned, we've practiced evil, we've acted wickedly, and we've rebelled, turning away from your commands and from your regulations.

Malachi 2:9-10

"So I also made you despised, humiliating you before all of the people, because you aren't following my ways and are showing partiality when you teach."

Matthew 15:2-5

"Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands when they eat."

Luke 11:45-46

Then one of the experts in the Law told him, "Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us, too."

Romans 2:19-24

and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness,

Romans 14:21

The right thing to do is to avoid eating meat, drinking wine, or doing anything else that makes your brother stumble, upset, or weak.

Hebrews 3:12

See to it, my brothers, that no evil, unbelieving heart is found in any of you, as shown by your turning away from the living God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.

General references

Bible References

Ye are

Psalm 18:21
because I have kept the ways of the LORD, and I have not wickedly departed from my God;
Psalm 119:102
I do not avoid your judgments, for you pointed them out to me.
Isaiah 30:11
get out of the way, turn aside from the path, and stop confronting us with the Holy One of Israel."
Isaiah 59:13
they've rebelled in treachery against the LORD, and are turning away from following our God; and they've spoken oppression and revolt, and are conceiving lying words from the heart.
Jeremiah 17:5
This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the person who trusts in mankind, who makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from the LORD.
Ezekiel 44:10
But the descendants of Levi, who went far away from me when Israel abandoned me, who left me to follow their idols, are to bear the punishment of their iniquity.
Daniel 9:5
"Lord! Great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant and gracious love for those who love him and obey his commandments, we've sinned, we've practiced evil, we've acted wickedly, and we've rebelled, turning away from your commands and from your regulations.
Hebrews 3:12
See to it, my brothers, that no evil, unbelieving heart is found in any of you, as shown by your turning away from the living God.

Ye have caused

Malachi 2:9
"So I also made you despised, humiliating you before all of the people, because you aren't following my ways and are showing partiality when you teach."
1 Samuel 2:17
By doing this, the sin of the young men was very serious in the LORD's sight because the men despised the LORD's offering.
Isaiah 9:16
For those who guide this people have been leading them astray, and those who are guided by them are swallowed up.
Jeremiah 18:15
Yet my people have forgotten me, and they burn incense to worthless idols that make them stumble in their journey on the ancient paths. They walk on trails, on a way that is not built up.
Jeremiah 23:11
Indeed, both priest and prophet are ungodly. Even in my house I find evil," declares the LORD.
Matthew 15:2
"Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands when they eat."
Luke 11:45
Then one of the experts in the Law told him, "Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us, too."
Romans 2:19
and if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light to those in darkness,
Romans 14:21
The right thing to do is to avoid eating meat, drinking wine, or doing anything else that makes your brother stumble, upset, or weak.

Ye have corrupted

Malachi 2:5
"My covenant with him was for life and peace, and I gave the commandments to him so he would fear me. He did fear me as he stood in my presence.
Leviticus 21:15
"He is not to defile his children among his people, because I am the LORD, who sets him apart."
Nehemiah 13:29
Remember them, my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and the descendants of Levi.

General references

Deuteronomy 27:14
The descendants of Levi are to declare in a loud voice to every Israeli:
Ezekiel 44:23
"They are to teach my people how to discern what is holy in contrast to what is common, showing them how to discern between what is unclean and clean.

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