And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness. Treasury of Scripture sit. Psalm 66:10 For you, O God, have proved us: you have tried us, as silver is tried. Proverbs 17:3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts. Proverbs 25:4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. Isaiah 1:25 And I will turn my hand on you, and purely purge away your dross, and take away all your tin: Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined you, but not with silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction. Jeremiah 6:28-30 They are all grievous rebels, walking with slanders: they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters... Ezekiel 22:18-22 Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become dross: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the middle of the furnace... Daniel 12:10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand... Zechariah 13:9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried... Luke 3:16 John answered, saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I comes... Ephesians 5:26,27 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word... Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Hebrews 12:10 For they truly for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. 1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire... 1 Peter 4:12,13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you... Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed... the sons. Malachi 1:6-10 A son honors his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is my honor? and if I be a master, where is my fear... Malachi 2:1-8 And now, O you priests, this commandment is for you... Isaiah 61:6 But you shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: you shall eat the riches of the Gentiles... Isaiah 66:19-21 And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them to the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud... Jeremiah 33:18-22 Neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings... Ezekiel 44:15,16 But the priests the Levites, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me... Revelation 1:6 And has made us kings and priests to God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Revelation 5:10 And have made us to our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. an. Malachi 1:11 For from the rising of the sun even to the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles... Psalm 4:5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. Psalm 50:14,23 Offer to God thanksgiving; and pay your vows to the most High... Psalm 69:30,31 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving... Psalm 107:21,22 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!... Psalm 116:17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the LORD. Psalm 141:1,2 Lord, I cry to you: make haste to me; give ear to my voice, when I cry to you... Hosea 14:2 Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say to him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously... John 4:23,24 But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth... Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God... Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God... Philippians 2:17 Yes, and if I be offered on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. Philippians 4:18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell... 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. Hebrews 13:15,16 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name... 1 Peter 2:5,9 You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices...
Context The Coming Day of Judgment
1Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom you seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom you delight in: behold, he shall come, said the LORD of hosts. 2But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appears? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap: 3And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness. 4Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant to the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years. 5And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, said the LORD of hosts. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he shall sit refining and cleansing the silver, and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and shall refine them as gold, and as silver, and they shall offer sacrifices to the Lord in justice.
Darby Bible Translation
And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; and he will purify the children of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah an oblation in righteousness.
King James Bible
And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
And he hath sat, a refiner and purifier of silver, And he hath purified the sons of Levi, And hath refined them as gold and as silver, And they have been to Jehovah bringing nigh a present in righteousness.
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