Bible Strands
Malachi 2:6
True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses the priests regarding a past covenant figure who honored God’s name and maintained a covenant of life and peace.
The words — תּוֹרַ֤ת (to.Rat) denotes instruction, and אֱמֶת֙ ('e.Met) signifies truth, both describing the flawless content of the figure’s speech.
The thread — The text links to Malachi 2:5–7, Daniel 12:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, and Revelation 14:5.
Why it lands — The passage requires readers to evaluate their own speech and conduct for consistency with divine instruction. It demands that teaching and conduct align without deception or compromise.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.
Cross-references
- Daniel 12:3 Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.
- 2 Timothy 2:15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
- Revelation 14:5 And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.
- Jeremiah 23:22 But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.”
- Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
- James 5:19 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back,
- Luke 1:6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
- Luke 1:16 Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.
- Titus 1:7 As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.
- Genesis 5:21 When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah.