Malachi 2:11-13

Expanded Bible

¹¹ ·The people of Judah [^LJudah] have ·broken their promises [been unfaithful]. They have done ·something God hates [an abomination/detestable thing] in Israel and Jerusalem: ·The people of Judah [^LJudah] ·did not respect [desecrated] the ·Temple [sanctuary; or holy things] that the Lord loves, and the men of Judah married ·women who worship [^Lthe daughter of] foreign gods. ¹² Whoever does this might bring offerings to the Lord ·All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; ^Tof hosts], but the Lord will still cut that person off from the ·community of Israel [^Ltents of Jacob].

¹³ This is another thing you do. You cover the Lord’s altar with your tears. You ·cry [weep] and moan, because he does not ·accept [look with favor on] your offerings and is not pleased with what you bring.