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New International Version
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name.

New Living Translation
Then those who feared the LORD spoke with each other, and the LORD listened to what they said. In his presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared him and always thought about the honor of his name.

English Standard Version
Then those who feared the LORD spoke with one another. The LORD paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the LORD and esteemed his name.

Berean Standard Bible
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.

King James Bible
Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heardit, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

New King James Version
Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, And the LORD listened and heardthem; So a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the LORD And who meditate on His name.

New American Standard Bible
Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD listened attentively and heardit, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and esteem His name.

NASB 1995
Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name.

NASB 1977
Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD gave attention and heardit, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who esteem His name.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then those who feared Yahweh spoke to one another, and Yahweh gave heed and heardit, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear Yahweh and who think upon His name.

Amplified Bible
Then those who feared the LORD [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the LORD paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the LORD [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.

Christian Standard Bible
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke to one another. The LORD took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before him for those who feared the LORD and had high regard for his name.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke to one another. The LORD took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Yahweh and had high regard for His name. “

American Standard Version
Then they that feared Jehovah spake one with another; and Jehovah hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared Jehovah, and that thought upon his name.

Contemporary English Version
All those who truly respected the LORD and honored his name started discussing these things, and when God saw what was happening, he had their names written as a reminder in his book.

English Revised Version
Then they that feared the LORD spake one with another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD paid attention and listened. A book was written in his presence to be a reminder to those who feared the LORD and respected his name.

Good News Translation
Then the people who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD listened and heard what they said. In his presence, there was written down in a book a record of those who feared the LORD and respected him.

International Standard Version
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.

NET Bible
Then those who respected the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the LORD and honored his name.

New Heart English Bible
Then those who feared the LORD spoke one with another; and the LORD listened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared the LORD, and who honored his name.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.

World English Bible
Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one with another; and Yahweh listened and heard, and a book of memory was written before him for those who feared Yahweh and who honored his name.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Then have those fearing YHWH spoken to one another, "" And YHWH attends and hears, "" And a scroll of memorial is written before Him "" Of those fearing YHWH, "" And of those esteeming His Name.

Young's Literal Translation
Then have those fearing Jehovah spoken one to another, And Jehovah doth attend and hear, And written is a book of memorial before Him Of those fearing Jehovah, And of those esteeming His name.

Smith's Literal Translation
Then they fearing Jehovah spake each to his neighbor, and Jehovah will attend and will hear, and write a book of remembrance before him for those fearing Jehovah, and for thinking upon his name.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Then they that feared the Lord spoke every one with his neighbour: and the Lord gave ear, and heard it: and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that fear the Lord, and think on his name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then those who fear the Lord spoke, each one with his neighbor. And the Lord paid attention and heeded. And a book of remembrance was written in his sight, for those who fear the Lord and for those who consider his name.

New American Bible
Then those who fear the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened attentively; A record book was written before him of those who fear the LORD and esteem his name.

New Revised Standard Version
Then those who revered the LORD spoke with one another. The LORD took note and listened, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who revered the LORD and thought on his name.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
These were the things which those who revered the LORD spoke often one to another; and the LORD gave ear and heard it, and he wrote it in a book of remembrance before him for those who revere him and for those who praise his name.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These things the worshipers of LORD JEHOVAH have spoken, each man with his neighbor, and LORD JEHOVAH listened and he heard and he wrote them in a scroll of memorial before him for his worshipers and for those who praise his name

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Then they that feared the LORD Spoke one with another; And the LORD hearkened, and heard, And a book of remembrance was written before Him, For them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon His name.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thus spoke they that feared the Lord, every one to his neighbour: and the Lord gave heed, and hearkened, and he wrote a book of remembrance before him for them that feared the Lord and reverenced his name.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Book of Remembrance
16At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another,and the LORD listened and heard them.So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.17“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.…

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Cross References

Psalm 56:8
You have taken account of my wanderings. Put my tears in Your bottle—are they not in Your book?

Daniel 12:1
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.

Exodus 32:32-33
Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.” / The LORD replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot out of My book.

Isaiah 4:3
Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living—

Nehemiah 13:14
Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.

Psalm 69:28
May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous.

Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

Isaiah 65:6
Behold, it is written before Me: I will not keep silent, but I will repay; I will pay it back into their laps,

Jeremiah 31:33-34
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. / No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Ezekiel 13:9
My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Revelation 20:12
And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.

Revelation 3:5
Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.

Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

Matthew 10:32
Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven.

Treasury of Scripture

Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD listened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought on his name.

that feared.

Malachi 3:5
And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling inhis wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the strangerfrom his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.

Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

Genesis 22:12
And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine onlyson from me.

spake.

Deuteronomy 6:6-8
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: …

1 Samuel 23:16-18
And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God…

Esther 4:5-17
Then called Esther for Hatach,one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what itwas, and why itwas…

and the.

2 Samuel 7:1
And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;

2 Chronicles 6:7
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

Psalm 139:4
Forthere is not a word in my tongue,but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.

a book.

Esther 2:23
And when inquisition was made of the matter, it was found out; therefore they were both hanged on a tree: and it was written in the book of the chronicles before the king.

Esther 6:1
On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.

Job 19:23-25
Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! …

that thought.

Psalm 10:4
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seekafter God: Godis not in all his thoughts.

Psalm 20:7
Sometrust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Psalm 94:19
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.

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Malachi 3

1.Of the messenger, majesty, and grace of Christ.
7.Of the rebellion,
8.sacrilege,
13.and infidelity of the people.
16.The promise of blessing to those who fear God.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another
This phrase highlights a community of believers who revered God amidst widespread unfaithfulness. In the context of Malachi, the Israelites were rebuked for their spiritual apathy and disobedience. Those who "feared the LORD" were a remnant who remained faithful. This fear is not terror but a reverent awe and respect for God's holiness and authority. The act of speaking with one another suggests mutual encouragement and accountability, reminiscent ofHebrews 10:24-25, which emphasizes the importance of believers gathering to encourage one another.

and the LORD listened and heard them
This indicates God's attentiveness to the faithful. Unlike the indifferent or rebellious, those who genuinely seek God are assured of His attention. This reflects the biblical theme that God is near to those who call on Him in truth (Psalm 145:18). It also underscores the personal relationship between God and His people, where He is not a distant deity but one who is actively involved in the lives of His followers.

So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him
The scroll of remembrance signifies a divine record of the faithful's deeds and words. In ancient times, kings kept records of significant events and loyal subjects, as seen inEsther 6:1-2. This imagery assures believers that their faithfulness is noted by God and will not be forgotten. It parallels the Book of Life mentioned inRevelation 20:12, where the deeds of individuals are recorded for judgment.

regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name
This reiterates the characteristics of the faithful: fear of the LORD and honoring His name. To honor God's name is to live in a way that reflects His character and commands. This phrase emphasizes the importance of both internal reverence and external actions. It connects to the broader biblical narrative where God's name is to be revered and His commandments followed, as seen in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:7). The faithful remnant serves as a type of Christ, who perfectly feared and honored the Father, setting an example for believers to follow.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Those Who Feared the LORD
This refers to the faithful remnant of Israel who revered God and remained committed to His commandments despite the prevailing unfaithfulness around them.

2.The LORD
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is attentive to the words and actions of His people.

3.Scroll of Remembrance
A metaphorical or literal record kept by God to remember those who are faithful and honor His name.

4.Malachi
The prophet through whom God delivered this message, addressing the spiritual and moral issues of the post-exilic Jewish community.

5.The Community of Believers
The group of faithful individuals who encouraged one another in their devotion to God.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Godly Fear
Fearing the LORD is foundational to a faithful life. It involves reverence, awe, and obedience to God.

The Power of Community
Believers are encouraged to speak with one another, fostering a community that strengthens faith and commitment to God.

God's Attentiveness
God listens and takes note of those who honor Him. Our words and actions are significant to Him.

Eternal Remembrance
God’s record-keeping assures us that our faithfulness is not forgotten, providing hope and motivation for perseverance.

Honoring God's Name
Our lives should reflect a deep respect and honor for God, influencing how we live and interact with others.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Malachi 3:16?

2.How can we "fear the LORD" in our daily lives today?

3.What does it mean to have our names "written in a scroll"?

4.How does Malachi 3:16 connect with other scriptures about God's remembrance?

5.In what ways can we "speak with one another" about God's faithfulness?

6.How can we ensure our actions align with those who "fear the LORD"?

7.What does Malachi 3:16 reveal about God's response to those who fear Him?

8.How does Malachi 3:16 emphasize the importance of community among believers?

9.Why is the "book of remembrance" significant in Malachi 3:16?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Malachi 3?

11.What is the purpose of the Book of Remembrance?

12.What defines a prayer journal?

13.Malachi 3:16–18 – Is there archeological or historical evidence of a recorded “book of remembrance,” and does it conflict with other biblical texts?

14.What defines a prayer journal?

What Does Malachi 3:16 Mean

At that time

- Malachi places the moment in real history; God’s interventions are never vague or mythical (cf.Galatians 4:4).

- The phrase signals a turning point: the prophet has just confronted Israel’s lax worship (Malachi 3:13–15), and now he highlights a faithful remnant.

those who feared the LORD

- “Fear” is reverent awe that produces obedience (Proverbs 1:7;Psalm 112:1).

- God always distinguishes between empty religion and sincere devotion (Isaiah 66:2).

- Even when a culture drifts, God notes every heart that still trembles at His word (2 Chronicles 16:9).

spoke with one another

- Genuine piety seeks fellowship; isolated faith soon cools (Hebrews 10:24–25).

- Their conversation contrasts the cynical talk in 3:14–15; instead of complaining, they encourage faithfulness (Ephesians 4:29).

- The remnant becomes a living witness, proving that holiness is possible amid compromise (Philippians 2:15).

and the LORD listened and heard them

- God’s ear is attuned to righteous speech (Psalm 34:15;1 Peter 3:12).

- He not only observes actions but attends to whispered conversations (Matthew 6:4).

- This double verb underscores certainty: the Almighty pays attention and takes note.

So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him

- The imagery echoes royal records kept to honor loyal subjects (Esther 6:1–3).

- Scripture often portrays God keeping books: of works (Revelation 20:12) and of life (Philippians 4:3).

- Here the scroll assures believers that their faithfulness will be publicly acknowledged, even if presently unnoticed (Luke 12:2–3).

regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name

- God’s record is specific: it concerns people marked by reverence and worshipful living (Psalm 103:17–18).

- “Honored His name” stresses visible allegiance, not secret sympathy (Romans 1:16).

- The two phrases bookend the verse, reinforcing that reverent fear and active honor define true covenant partners (John 14:21).

summary

Malachi 3:16 assures every faithful believer that God notices. When reverent hearts gather and speak words that honor Him, He listens, records, and promises future recognition. In a culture prone to cynicism, the Lord treasures those who fear Him and live to exalt His name; their loyalty is written in His eternal ledger and will never be forgotten.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(16)Then.--As a consequence of the unbelieving conversation of the wicked. What "they that feared the Lord" said is not recorded; but it is implied, by His approval of them, that they strengthened one another in their faith and reliance on the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord, in spite of the present appearance of things. As the godless in Israel conversed together, so did the godly; but the converse of the one was the very reverse of the converse of the other. InEzra 9:4 we read of such a consultation among those "that trembled at the word of the God of Israel." (Comp. the expression inMalachi 2:5.)

Book of remembrance.--In which men's actions are said figuratively to be recorded (Psalm 56:8;Daniel 7:10, &c.). Compare the custom of the Persian kings (Esther 6:1). . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 16. - With these impious murmurers the prophet contrasts those who fear God, as above (Malachi 2:5-7) he set the picture of the true priest in opposition to his delineation of the evil ministers.Then. When the impious made the above infidel remarks, the pious spake often, conversed together. What they said is not repeated, but it was language well pleasing unto God, who deigned to listen to their words, and to console them by announcing the future destiny of the good and the evil. They may have argued with these impious talkers, and warned others against them; or they may have expostulated asJeremiah 12:1, but yet with full faith that what God does is always good; and this sentiment was all the harder to cherish because they lived under a system of temporal rewards and punishments. The Septuagint and Syriac have, "These things spake they that feared the Lord," as if the two preceding verses reported the words of the pious. Some Fathers and commentators have taken the same view. But it is difficult to conceive such words coming from the mouth of those who fear God; unless they are so called ironically. But this is inadmissible, as we see that in the present verse they are represented in their true character, and such a sudden change from irony to actuality is unnatural and quite opposed to the prophet's usual manner.A book of remembrance was written before him. The hook represents God's providence and omniscience, his ever-wakeful care, his unfailing knowledge. "Are not these things noted in thy book?" says the psalmist (Psalm 56:8); and when the dead were judged, Daniel saw that the books were opened (Daniel 7:10). The idea is taken from the national records wherein were noted events of importance, such as we find in the cuneiform inscriptions (comp.1 Kings 11:41, etc.;Ezra 4:15;Ezra 6:1;Esther 6:1;Revelation 20:12). This book was to lie, as it were, always before the eyes of the Lord, to remind him of the pious. Rosenmuller compares the proverbial saying,Αγράφη ἐνΔιὸς δέλτοις, "It is written on the tablets of Zeus" on which Erasmus comments in his 'Adagia,' under the title "Fides et Gravitas."For them that feared the Lord. For their benefit, to preserve their name forever.Thought upon his Name. Prized his Name, regarded it with awe. Septuagint,ἐυλαβουμένοις τὸ ὅνομα αὐτοῦ, " who reverenced his Name."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

At that time,
אָ֧ז(’āz)
Adverb
Strong's 227:At that time, place, therefore

those who feared
יִרְאֵ֥י(yir·’ê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3372:To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

spoke
נִדְבְּר֛וּ(niḏ·bə·rū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1696:To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to one
אִ֣ישׁ(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

another,
רֵעֵ֑הוּ(rê·‘ê·hū)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7453:Friend, companion, fellow

and the LORD
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

listened
וַיַּקְשֵׁ֤ב(way·yaq·šêḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7181:To prick up the ears, hearken

and heard [them].
וַיִּשְׁמָ֔ע(way·yiš·mā‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligently

So a scroll
סֵ֣פֶר(sê·p̄er)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5612:A missive, document, writing, book

of remembrance
זִכָּר֤וֹן(zik·kā·rō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2146:Memorial, remembrance

was written
וַ֠יִּכָּתֵב(way·yik·kā·ṯêḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3789:To grave, to write

before Him
לְפָנָיו֙(lə·p̄ā·nāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440:The face

regarding those who feared
לְיִרְאֵ֣י(lə·yir·’ê)
Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3372:To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and honored
וּלְחֹשְׁבֵ֖י(ū·lə·ḥō·šə·ḇê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2803:To think, account

His name.
שְׁמֽוֹ׃(šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034:A name

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OT Prophets: Malachi 3:16 Then those who feared Yahweh spoke one (Malachi Mal Ml)