Verse MeaningMalachiComplex verse
Malachi 4:6: Meaning Explained
And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I...
What Does This Verse Mean?
Elijah will turn parents' hearts to care about their children, and children's hearts to care about their parents. If not, God will strike the land with a curse.
What’s Happening Here
God wants families to love each other and stay close. Strong families are important to God.
Key Words
heartsfeelings and love inside a person
cursepunishment or bad things God sends
Why It Matters
Family love and respect are super important to God. He cares about how parents and kids treat each other.
Did You Know?
This is the last verse in the Old Testament.
Word Study
H7725
And he shall turnוְהֵשִׁ֤יב
H3820
and the heartוְלֵ֥ב
H1
of the fathersאֲבוֹתָ֑ם
H1121
of the childrenבָּנִ֖ים
H935
lest I comeאָב֕וֹא
H5221
and smiteוְהִכֵּיתִ֥י
H776
the earthהָאָ֖רֶץ
H2764
with a curseחֵֽרֶם׃
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