Malachi 1:11 “For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises…”

Malachi 1:11

For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For 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.

World English Bible

For from the rising of the sun even to its going down, my name is great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering; for my name is great among the nations,” says the LORD of Armies.

American Standard Version

Geneva Bible 1599

For from the rising of the sunne vnto the going downe of the same, my Name is great among the Gentiles, and in euery place incense shalbe offred vnto my Name, and a pure offering: for my Name is great among the heathen, sayeth the Lord of hostes.

Darby Translation

For from the rising of the sun even unto its setting my name shall be great among the nations; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure oblation: for my name shall be great among the nations, saith Jehovah of hosts.

Young's Literal Translation

For, from the rising of the sun to its going in, Great [is] My name among nations, And in every place perfume is brought nigh to My name, and a pure present, For great [is] My name among nations, Said Jehovah of Hosts.

Bible in Basic English

For, from the coming up of the sun till its going down, my name is great among the Gentiles; and in every place the smell of burning flesh is offered to my name, and a clean offering: for my name is great among the Gentiles, says the Lord of armies.

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Cross references

“from”

Isaiah 45:6 Zechariah 8:7 Psalm 50:1 Psalm 113:3 Isaiah 59:19

Isaiah 45:6 · BSB

so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.

Zechariah 8:7 · BSB

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I will save My people from the land of the east and from the land of the west.

Psalm 50:1 · BSB

The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets.

Psalm 113:3 · BSB

From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.

Isaiah 59:19 · BSB

So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.

“my name”

Isaiah 54:5 Matthew 28:19 Psalm 72:11–17 Psalm 22:27–31 Psalm 67:2 Psalm 98:1–3

Isaiah 54:5 · BSB

For your husband is your Maker— the LORD of Hosts is His name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.

Matthew 28:19 · BSB

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Psalm 72:11–17 · BSB

May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Psalm 22:27–31 · BSB

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.

Psalm 67:2 · BSB

that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.

Psalm 98:1–3 · BSB

Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.

“and in”

Isaiah 24:14–16 Isaiah 42:10–12 Zephaniah 2:11 Romans 15:9–11 Romans 15:16 1 Timothy 2:8

Isaiah 24:14–16 · BSB

They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD.

Isaiah 42:10–12 · BSB

Sing to the LORD a new song— His praise from the ends of the earth— you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.

Zephaniah 2:11 · BSB

The LORD will be terrifying to them when He starves all the gods of the earth. Then the nations of every shore will bow in worship to Him, each in its own place.

Romans 15:9–11 · BSB

so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

Romans 15:16 · BSB

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

1 Timothy 2:8 · BSB

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

“incense”

Revelation 5:8 Psalm 141:2 Luke 1:10 Romans 12:1 Philippians 4:18 Isaiah 60:6

Revelation 5:8 · BSB

When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Psalm 141:2 · BSB

May my prayer be set before You like incense; my uplifted hands, like the evening offering.

Luke 1:10 · BSB

And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.

Romans 12:1 · BSB

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Philippians 4:18 · BSB

I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Isaiah 60:6 · BSB

Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10“Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take no pleasure in you,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and I will accept no offering from your hands.

12“But you profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord is defiled, and as for its fruit, its food is contemptible.’

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