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Malachi 4:4
ESV “Remember the law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.
NIV Remember the law of my servant Moses, the decrees and laws I gave him at Horeb for all Israel.
NASB Remember the Law of Moses My servant, the statutes and ordinances which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel.
CSB "Remember the instruction of Moses my servant, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.
NLT Remember to obey the Law of Moses, my servant — all the decrees and regulations that I gave him on Mount Sinai for all Israel.
KJV Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.

What does Malachi 4:4 mean?

While this verse appeals to Israel to "remember" the covenant with God, it implies more than just memory. Much of Malachi's message has been about Israel's lack of obedience. God is not merely calling on His people to "recall" His laws, He is pleading for them to obey them. As prior verses have shown, the stakes are enormous. One day, God will bring His final judgment. Those who are faithful will be saved, healed, and set free. Those who ignore God and treat Him with disrespect will be completely destroyed.

This passage also reminds Israel that the commands given to Moses were for "all Israel." This book of prophecy has touched on the priesthood, husbands, and the general nation. God's interest is in each individual person, not just a majority of the crowd. Likewise, this reference to Moses would have brought to mind all of the miracles God did in bringing Israel out of Egypt. A major theme of Malachi is Israel returning to a purer, more sincere form of worship.
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