Malachi 1:9 · KJV

"And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? saith the LORD of hosts."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷Ye offer polluted bread upon mine altar; and ye say, Wherein have we polluted thee? In that ye say, The table of the LORD is contemptible.

⁸And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the LORD of hosts.

⁹And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? saith the LORD of hosts.

¹⁰Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

¹¹For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.

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Reflection Questions

How does your prayer life reflect your relationship with God?

What does it mean for you to beseech God for grace?

When have you felt unworthy of God's attention?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you approach God in prayer. Are you sincere and humble?

worship

Reflect on your worship practices and whether they honor God.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Israel, significant for its religious and historical importance.

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