Malachi 4:4
New International Version
“Remember the law of my servant Moses, the decrees and laws I gave him at Horeb for all Israel.

New Living Translation
“Remember to obey the Law of Moses, my servant—all the decrees and regulations that I gave him on Mount Sinai for all Israel.

English Standard Version
“Remember the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
“Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb.

King James Bible
Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.

New King James Version
“Remember the Law of Moses, My servant, Which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel, With the statutes and judgments.

New American Standard Bible
“Remember the Law of Moses My servant, the statutes and ordinances which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel.

NASB 1995
“Remember the law of Moses My servant, even the statutes and ordinances which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel.

NASB 1977
“Remember the law of Moses My servant, even the statutes and ordinances which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Remember the law of Moses My servant, even the statutes and judgments which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel.

Amplified Bible
“Remember [with thoughtful concern] the Law of Moses My servant, the statutes and the ordinances which I commanded him on [Mount] Horeb [to give] to all Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
“Remember the instruction of Moses my servant, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Remember the instruction of Moses My servant, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.

American Standard Version
Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, even statutes and ordinances.

Contemporary English Version
Don't ever forget the laws and teachings I gave my servant Moses on Mount Sinai.

English Revised Version
Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, even statutes and judgments.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Remember the teachings of my servant Moses, the rules and regulations that I gave to him at Horeb for all Israel.

Good News Translation
"Remember the teachings of my servant Moses, the laws and commands which I gave him at Mount Sinai for all the people of Israel to obey.

International Standard Version
"Remember the Law of Moses my servant that I gave him at Horeb for all Israel—both the decrees and laws.

Majority Standard Bible
“Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb.

NET Bible
"Remember the law of my servant Moses, to whom at Horeb I gave rules and regulations for all Israel to obey.

New Heart English Bible
"Remember the Law of Moses my servant, which I commanded to him in Horeb for all Israel, even statutes and ordinances.

Webster's Bible Translation
Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded to him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.

World English Bible
“Remember the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded to him in Horeb for all Israel, even statutes and ordinances.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Remember the Law of My servant Moses, "" That I commanded him in Horeb, "" For all Israel—statutes and judgments.

Young's Literal Translation
Remember ye the law of Moses My servant, That I did command him in Horeb, For all Israel -- statutes and judgments.

Smith's Literal Translation
Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel, the laws and the judgments.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Remember the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel, the precepts, and judgments.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Remember the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded him on Horeb for all Israel, the precepts and the judgments.

New American Bible
Remember the law of Moses my servant, whom I charged at Horeb With statutes and ordinances for all Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
Remember the teaching of my servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Remember the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded to him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Remember the Law of Moses my Servant which I commanded him in Khoreeb, concerning all Israel, the commandments and the judgments
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Remember ye the law of Moses My servant, Which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, Even statutes and ordinances.Remember the law of my servant Moses, accordingly as I charged him with it in Choreb for all Israel, even the commandments and ordinances.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Great Day of the LORD
3Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts. 4“Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb. 5Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:1-22
Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully. / The LORD our God made a covenant with us at Horeb. / He did not make this covenant with our fathers, but with all of us who are alive here today. ...

Exodus 20:1-17
And God spoke all these words: / “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. / You shall have no other gods before Me. ...

Deuteronomy 4:1-2
Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. / You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you.

Deuteronomy 6:1-9
These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, / so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. / Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you. ...

Deuteronomy 11:1
You shall therefore love the LORD your God and always keep His charge, His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments.

Deuteronomy 30:15-16
See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, as well as death and disaster. / For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live and increase, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land that you are entering to possess.

Joshua 1:7-8
Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

Nehemiah 9:13-14
You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.

Psalm 19:7-11
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. ...

Psalm 119:1-2
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.

Matthew 5:17-19
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. / So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 22:36-40
“Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” / Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. ...

Luke 16:17
But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.

John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

Remember you the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded to him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.

the law.

Exodus 20:3-21
Thou shalt have no other gods before me…

Deuteronomy 4:5,6
Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it…

Psalm 147:19,20
He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel…

in.

Deuteronomy 4:10
Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.

with.

Exodus 21:1-23:33
Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them…

Leviticus 1:1-7:38
And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying, …

Psalm 147:19
He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.

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Malachi 4
1. God's judgment on the wicked;
2. and his blessing on the good.
4. He exhorts to the study of the law;
5. and tells of Elijah's coming and office.














Remember
The Hebrew word for "remember" is "זָכַר" (zakar), which implies more than just recalling information; it suggests an active, intentional mindfulness that leads to action. In the biblical context, remembering often involves a call to obedience and faithfulness. This word sets the tone for the verse, urging the Israelites to actively engage with their covenantal responsibilities.

the law of Moses
The "law of Moses" refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain the foundational legal and ethical instructions given to the Israelites. Moses, as the mediator of the covenant, is a central figure in Jewish history. The law is not merely a set of rules but a guide for living in a way that reflects God's holiness and justice. This phrase underscores the continuity of God's revelation and the importance of adhering to His commandments.

My servant
The term "My servant" highlights Moses' role as a faithful and obedient leader chosen by God. In the Hebrew Bible, being called a servant of God is a title of honor, indicating a close relationship with the Divine and a life dedicated to His purposes. This designation reminds the Israelites of Moses' unique position and the authority of the law he delivered.

the statutes and ordinances
"Statutes" (חֻקִּים, chukkim) and "ordinances" (מִשְׁפָּטִים, mishpatim) refer to different types of laws within the Torah. Statutes are decrees that may not have an obvious rationale but are to be followed as divine commands. Ordinances are judgments or decisions that often relate to social justice and community living. Together, they encompass the comprehensive nature of God's law, covering both ritual and ethical dimensions of life.

I commanded him
This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the law. The commandments given to Moses were not human inventions but direct instructions from God. This divine authority underscores the seriousness with which the Israelites are to approach the law, as it reflects God's will and character.

for all Israel
The phrase "for all Israel" indicates the collective responsibility of the nation to uphold the law. It is a reminder that the covenant was made with the entire community, not just individuals. This communal aspect of the law fosters unity and shared identity among the people of Israel, as they are all called to live according to God's standards.

at Horeb
Horeb is another name for Mount Sinai, where Moses received the law from God. This location is significant as it represents the place of divine revelation and covenant-making. Mentioning Horeb serves as a reminder of the foundational moment in Israel's history when they became God's chosen people, bound to Him through the covenant established there.

CONCLUDING ADMONITION.

(4-6) As the prophetical books began (Joshua 1:2; Joshua 1:8) with "Moses my servant is dead . . . this book of the Law shall not be removed from thy mouth, &c.," so they close with the admonition, "Remember ye the Law of Moses my servant." (Comp. Deuteronomy 4:1; Deuteronomy 8:14.) The path of duty is the path of safety and of light. (Comp. John 7:17.) "Mysteries belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed are for us and for our children for ever, in order to perform all the words of this Law" (Deuteronomy 29:29; comp. also Ecclesiastes 12:13). The best preparation for the reception of the New Covenant, when God would "put His law in their inward parts and write it on their heart" (Jeremiah 31:32), must needs be the hearty observance of the spirit of the Old. . . .

Verses 4-6. - § 5. Concluding admonition to remember the Law, lest they should be liable to the curse. In order to avert this, the Lord, before his coming, would send Elijah to promote a change of heart in the nation. Verse 4. - If the people would meet the judgment with confidence and secure for themselves the promised blessings, they must remember and obey the Law of Moses. Thus the last of the prophets set his seal to the Pentateuch, on obedience to which depended, as of old (see Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 28.), so now, the most abundant blessings. My servant. Moses was only the agent and interpreter of God. The origin and authority of the Law were Divine. Horeb. The mention of the mountain would remind the people of the awful wonders that accompanied the promulgation of the Law (Exodus 19:16, etc.; Deuteronomy 4:10-15) For all Israel Not merely for the people who heard the Law given, but for the nation unto all time. Nor could they be true Israelites unless they observed the terms of the covenant then made. With the (even) statutes and judgments. These terms, which explain the word "Law," include all the enactments, legal, moral, ceremonial. Malachi might well remind the people of their duty, and thus support Nehemiah in his struggle to win them to obedience (see Nehemiah 9:38; Nehemiah 10:29). The LXX. places this verse at the end of the chapter, probably because the original conclusion (ver. 6) was thought too harsh to be left as the close of the Old Testament. The Jews had a feeling that books in the Bible should end with the name Jehovah. In the case of Isaiah and Ecclesiastes, they repeated, after the last verse, the last but one.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Remember
זִכְר֕וּ (ziḵ·rū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

the Law
תּוֹרַ֖ת (tō·w·raṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

of Moses
מֹשֶׁ֣ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

My servant,
עַבְדִּ֑י (‘aḇ·dî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

the statutes
חֻקִּ֖ים (ḥuq·qîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute

and ordinances
וּמִשְׁפָּטִֽים׃ (ū·miš·pā·ṭîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

I commanded
צִוִּ֨יתִי (ṣiw·wî·ṯî)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

him
אוֹת֤וֹ (’ō·w·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

for
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

at Horeb.
בְחֹרֵב֙ (ḇə·ḥō·rêḇ)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2722: Horeb -- 'waste', a mountain in Sinai


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