Parallel Verses

Modern King James verseion

Then those fearing Jehovah spoke together, each man to his neighbor. And Jehovah listened and heard. And a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Jehovah, and for those esteeming His name.

New American Standard Bible

Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who esteem His name.

King James Version

Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

Holman Bible

At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Yahweh and had high regard for His name.

International Standard Version

Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.

A Conservative Version

Then those who feared LORD spoke one with another, and LORD hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared LORD, and who thought upon his name.

American Standard Version

Then they that feared Jehovah spake one with another; and Jehovah hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.

Amplified

Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.

Bible in Basic English

Then those in whom was the fear of the Lord had talk together: and the Lord gave ear, and it was recorded in a book to be kept in mind before him, for those who had the fear of the Lord and gave thought to his name.

Darby Translation

Then they that feared Jehovah spoke often one to another; and Jehovah observed it, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.

Julia Smith Translation

Then they fearing Jehovah spake each to his neighbor, and Jehovah will attend and will hear, and write a book of remembrance before him for those fearing Jehovah, and for thinking upon his name.

King James 2000

Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Then those who revered Yahweh spoke {with one another}. And Yahweh listened attentively and heard, and a scroll of remembrance was written {before him} of those who revere Yahweh and ponder his name.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But they that fear God, say thus one to another, 'The LORD considereth and heareth it. Yea, it is before him a memorial book, written for such as fear the LORD, and remember his name.'

NET Bible

Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.

New Heart English Bible

Then those who feared the LORD spoke one with another; and the LORD listened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared the LORD, and who honored his name.

The Emphasized Bible

Then, they who revered Yahweh, conversed, one with another, - and Yahweh hearkened, and heard, and there was written a book of remembrance before him, for them who revered Yahweh, and for such as thought of his Name.

Webster

Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

World English Bible

Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened, and heard, and a book of memory was written before him, for those who feared Yahweh, and who honored his name.

Youngs Literal Translation

Then have those fearing Jehovah spoken one to another, And Jehovah doth attend and hear, And written is a book of memorial before Him Of those fearing Jehovah, And of those esteeming His name.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ירא 
Yare' 
Usage: 43

the Lord



Usage: 0
Usage: 0

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

one
אישׁ 
'iysh 
Usage: 692

to another
ריע רע 
Rea` 
Usage: 187

and the Lord

Usage: 0

קשׁב 
Qashab 
Usage: 46

it, and a book
ספרה ספר 
Cepher 
Usage: 186

זכרון 
Zikrown 
Usage: 24

כּתב 
Kathab 
Usage: 223

פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

ירא 
Yare' 
Usage: 43

Devotionals

Devotionals about Malachi 3:16

References

Context Readings

A Book Of Remembrance Is Written

15 And now we are calling the arrogant blessed. Not only are the doers of wickedness built up, they also test God, and escape. 16 Then those fearing Jehovah spoke together, each man to his neighbor. And Jehovah listened and heard. And a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Jehovah, and for those esteeming His name. 17 And they shall be Mine, says Jehovah of Hosts, for the day that I will make up My treasure. And I will pity them as a man has pity on his son who serves him.



Cross References

Psalm 56:8

You number my wandering; O put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your Book?

Deuteronomy 6:6-8

And these words which I command you this day shall be in your heart.

1 Samuel 23:16-18

And Jonathan, Saul's son, arose and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.

2 Samuel 7:1

And it happened when the king dwelt in his house, and when Jehovah had given him rest round about from all his enemies,

1 Kings 18:3

And Ahab called Obadiah, who was over the house. (And Obadiah feared Jehovah greatly,

1 Kings 18:12

And it will be as soon as I have gone from you, the Spirit of Jehovah shall carry you where I know not. And when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find you, he will kill me. But I, your servant, have feared Jehovah from my youth.

2 Chronicles 6:7

And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.

Esther 2:23

And when the matter was searched into, it was found out, and the two of them were hanged on a tree. And it was written in the Book of the Matters of the Days before the king.

Esther 4:5-17

And Esther called for Hatach, one of the king's eunuchs whom he had appointed to attend on her, and gave him a command to Mordecai to know what it was and why it was.

Esther 6:1

On that night the king could not sleep, and he commanded to bring the Book of the Records of the Matter of the Days. And they were read before the king.

Job 19:23-25

Oh that my words were now written! Oh that they were engraved in a book!

Job 28:28

And to man He said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom! And to depart from evil is understanding!

Psalm 10:4

Through the pride of his face the wicked will not seek Him; There is no God in all his schemes.

Psalm 16:3

As to the saints in the earth, they are the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of Jehovah our God.

Psalm 33:18

Behold, the eye of Jehovah is to those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy;

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of Jehovah are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.

Psalm 66:16

Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul.

Psalm 73:15-17

If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I would deceive a generation of Your sons.

Psalm 94:19

In the multitude of my thoughts within me Your comforts delight my soul.

Psalm 104:33

I will sing to Jehovah as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Psalm 111:10-1

The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; all practicing them have good understanding; His praise stands forever.

Psalm 119:63

I am a companion of all who fear You, and of those who keep Your Commandments.

Psalm 139:4

For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Jehovah, You know it altogether.

Psalm 147:11

Jehovah takes pleasure in those who fear Him, who hope in His mercy.

Proverbs 13:20

He who walks with the wise shall be wise, but a companion with fools shall be destroyed.

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You; because he trusts in You.

Isaiah 26:8

Yea, in the way of Your judgments, O Jehovah, we awaited You; for Your name and for Your memory is the desire of our soul.

Isaiah 50:10

Who among you fears Jehovah, who obeys the voice of His servant, who walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of Jehovah and rest on his God.

Isaiah 65:6

Behold, it is written before Me; I will not be silent, except I will repay; yea, I will repay into their bosom

Ezekiel 9:4

And Jehovah said to him, Go through in the midst of the city, in the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark on the foreheads of the men who are groaning and are mourning because of all the abominations that are done in her midst.

Daniel 2:17-18

Then Daniel went to his house and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,

Daniel 7:10

A stream of fire went out and came out from before Him. A thousand thousands served Him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him. The judgment was set, and the books were opened.

Malachi 3:5

And I will come near you to judgment. And I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those who extort from the hired laborer's wages, and turning away the widow, and the orphan, the alien, and not fearing Me, says Jehovah of Hosts.

Malachi 4:2

But to you who fear My name, the Sun of Righteousness shall arise, and healing will be on His wings. And you shall go out and frisk like calves of the stall.

Matthew 12:35-37

A good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings out good things; and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings out evil things.

Matthew 18:19-20

Again I say to you that if two of you shall agree on earth as regarding anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them by My Father in Heaven.

Luke 2:38

And she coming in at that instant gave thanks to the Lord and spoke of Him to all those in Jerusalem eagerly expecting redemption.

Luke 24:14-31

And they talked to each other of all these things which had happened.

John 1:40-47

One of the two who heard John and followed Him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

John 12:20-22

And there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the Feast.

Acts 1:13

And when they had come in, they went up into an upper room, where Peter and James, and John and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James;

Acts 2:1

And in the fulfilling of the day of Pentecost, they were all with one accord in one place.

Acts 4:23-33

And being let go, they went to their own company and reported what the chief priests and elders had said to them.

Acts 9:31

Then, indeed, the churches had rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and having been built up. And having gone on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were increased.

Acts 10:2

one devout and fearing God, with all his household, both doing many merciful deeds to the people, and praying continually to God.

Ephesians 5:19

speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore comfort one another, and edify one another, even as you also do.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brothers, warn those who are unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

Hebrews 3:13

But exhort one another daily, while it is called today, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

Hebrews 4:12-13

For the Word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing apart of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Hebrews 10:24

and let us consider one another to provoke to love and to good works,

Hebrews 12:15

looking diligently lest any fail of the grace of God, or lest any root of bitterness springing up disturb you, and by it many are defiled,

Revelation 15:4

Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You only are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, for Your righteousnesses were made known.

Revelation 20:12

And I saw the dead, the small and the great, stand before God. And books were opened, and another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

Genesis 22:12

And He said, Do not lay your hand on the lad, nor do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only one, from Me.

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