Malachi 3:10
New American Standard Bible
10 (A)Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and put Me to the test now in this,” says the Lord of armies, “if I do not (B)open for you the windows of heaven and (C)pour out for you a blessing until [a](D)it overflows.
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- Malachi 3:10 Or there is not room enough
Malachi 3:10
Amplified Bible
10 Bring all the tithes (the tenth) into the [a]storehouse, so that there may be [b]food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you [so great] a blessing until there is no more room to receive it.(A)
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- Malachi 3:10 In ancient times special storehouses were established in the temple to receive the tithes of the harvest. If the people were not faithful, the priests could not continue to serve and perform their duties.
- Malachi 3:10 I.e. support for the priests and their families.
Malachi 3:10
Contemporary English Version
10 (A) I am the Lord All-Powerful, and I challenge you to put me to the test. Bring the entire ten percent into the storehouse, so there will be food in my house. Then I will open the windows of heaven and flood you with blessing after blessing.[a]
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- 3.10 open the windows … blessing: This may refer to rain, since there seems to have been a terrible drought at this time.
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