Malachi 1:6
“"A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, then where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is the respect due me? Says Yahweh of Armies to you, priests, who despise my name. You say, 'How have we despised your name?'”
— Malachi 1:6
About this verse
Malachi 1:6 comes from the book of Malachi, written during the Return (~516 BC) period. The setting is temple period. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include honor, respect, family relationships, spiritual leadership. Notable phrases: A son honors his father; where is my honor. This verse contains prophecy.
Era
Return (~516 BC)
Emotion
angry
Type
dialogue
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