In 18 verses, a prophet accuses the nation of robbing God through withheld tithes and dares them to test the LORD over the promise of an opened storehouse.
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Lyrics
Behold, I send my messenger and he shall prepare the way before me
The Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple The messenger of the covenant whom you delight in, behold, he will come
But who can endure the day of his coming And who will stand when he appears For he is like a refiner’s fire and like launderers’ soap
He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver He shall purify the sons of Levi and purge them as gold and silver
Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD As in the days of old and as in ancient years I will come near to you to judgment
I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers Against the adulterers and against those that swear falsely
Return unto me and I will return unto you Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse Prove me now herewith, says the LORD of hosts
If I will not open you the windows of heaven And pour you out a blessing that there shall not be room enough To receive it
Your words have been stout against me Yet you say, What have we spoken against you
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