Malachi 3:12
Malachi 3:12 in Multiple Translations
“Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.
And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
And all nations shall call you happy; for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith Jehovah of hosts.
And you will be named happy by all nations: for you will be a land of delight, says the Lord of armies.
All nations will call you blessed because you live in such a wonderful land, says the Lord Almighty.
And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a pleasant lande, sayeth the Lord of hostes.
And declared you happy have all the nations, For ye are a delightful land, said Jehovah of Hosts.
“All nations shall call you blessed, for you will be a delightful land,” says the LORD of Armies.
And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
And all nations shall call you blessed: for you shall be a delightful land, saith the Lord of hosts.
When that happens, the people of all nations will say that I have blessed you, because your country will be delightful. That is what I, the Commander of the armies of angels, say.
Berean Amplified Bible — Malachi 3:12
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Malachi 3:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/אִשְּׁר֥וּ
אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם
כָּל
הַ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
כִּֽי
תִהְי֤וּ
אַתֶּם֙
אֶ֣רֶץ
חֵ֔פֶץ
אָמַ֖ר
יְהוָ֥ה
צְבָאֽוֹת
וְ/אִשְּׁר֥וּ
ʼâshar
H833
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Art | N-mp
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
תִהְי֤וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
אַתֶּם֙
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
חֵ֔פֶץ
chêphets
H2656
pleasure
N-ms
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צְבָאֽוֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Malachi 3:12
וְ/אִשְּׁר֥וּ
ʼâshar
H833
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
To bless means to make someone happy or content. In the Bible, it can also mean to guide or lead someone in the right direction, like in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to go straight, walk, go on, advance, make progress 1a)(Qal) to go straight on, make progress 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to go straight on, advance 1b2) to lead on (causative) 1b3) to set right, righten 1b4) to pronounce happy, call blessed 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be advanced, be led on 1c2) to be made happy, be blessed
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (call, be) bless(-ed, happy), go, guide, lead, relieve. See also: Genesis 30:13; Proverbs 23:19; Psalms 41:3.
אֶתְ/כֶ֖ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/גּוֹיִ֑ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
תִהְי֤וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אַתֶּם֙
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
חֵ֔פֶץ
chêphets
H2656
"pleasure"
N-ms
This word refers to pleasure or delight, often describing something that brings joy or happiness. In the Bible, it can also mean a valuable thing or a desire, like in Psalm 1.
Definition: 1) delight, pleasure 1a) delight 1b) desire, longing 1c) the good pleasure 1d) that in which one takes delight
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, delight(-some), desire, things desired, matter, pleasant(-ure), purpose, willingly. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Psalms 1:2.
אָמַ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צְבָאֽוֹת
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
Study Notes — Malachi 3:12
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- Context
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- Malachi 3:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Malachi 3:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Malachi 3:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
- Cambridge Bible on Malachi 3:12
- Barnes' Notes on Malachi 3:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
- Sermons on Malachi 3:12
Context — Robbing God
10Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.
11I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your land, and the vine in your field will not fail to produce fruit,” says the LORD of Hosts.
12“Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.
13“Your words against Me have been harsh,” says the LORD. “Yet you ask, ‘What have we spoken against You?’ 14You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 61:9 | Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. |
| 2 | Isaiah 62:4 | No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. |
| 3 | Zechariah 8:23 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” |
| 4 | Luke 1:48 | For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 4:6–7 | Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him? |
| 6 | Psalms 72:17 | May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 11:12 | It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year. |
| 8 | Daniel 11:41 | He will also invade the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall. But these will be delivered from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the leaders of the Ammonites. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 32:23 | Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 8:7–10 | For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you. |
Malachi 3:12 Summary
[This verse means that when we obey God and trust in His promises, He will bless us and make us a shining example to others, as seen in Malachi 3:12. When we become a land of delight, we will be a place where God's love and joy are evident, and others will be drawn to our faith. This is similar to what Jesus says in Matthew 5:16, where He says to let our light shine before others, so they may see our good deeds and glorify our Father in heaven. By trusting in God and obeying His commands, we can become a land of delight and a blessing to those around us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for all nations to call us blessed?
When all nations call us blessed, it means that we will be a shining example of God's love and provision, and others will take notice and be drawn to our faith, as seen in Malachi 3:12 and also in Genesis 12:2 where God promises to bless Abraham and make him a blessing to all nations.
How can we become a land of delight?
To become a land of delight, we must follow God's commands and trust in His promises, as stated in Malachi 3:10-12, and also in Psalm 37:3-4 where it says to trust in the Lord and do good, and He will give us the desires of our hearts.
Is this verse only for Israel or does it apply to the church today?
While Malachi 3:12 was originally spoken to Israel, the principle of God blessing those who obey Him and trust in His promises applies to the church today, as seen in Romans 11:17-24 where Gentiles are grafted into the olive tree of God's people.
What role does obedience play in becoming a land of delight?
Obedience to God's commands, such as bringing the full tithe into the storehouse, is crucial in becoming a land of delight, as stated in Malachi 3:10, and also in Matthew 6:33 where Jesus says to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust in God's promises and become a blessing to those around me?
- How can I apply the principle of bringing the full tithe into the storehouse in my own life, and what are some other ways I can obey God's commands?
- What does it mean to be a land of delight, and how can I reflect God's love and joy in my daily life?
- In what ways can I seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and trust that He will provide for my needs?
- How can I use my words and actions to be a blessing to others and bring glory to God?
Gill's Exposition on Malachi 3:12
And all nations shall call you blessed,.... When they shall see the land freed from the devouring locust, and other hurtful creatures; the former and the latter rains given in their season, and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Malachi 3:12
Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
All nations, all that are about you, that know you, and see God’ s dealings with you, shall call you blessed; praise the state and condition you are in, and pronounce you to be a very happy people, whose God is the Lord, and whose mercies come thus from God. Ye shall be a delightsome land; of delights, or desirable for its pleasantness; a land so good man would desire it; and when purged, it will be a land the Lord will delight in, and give it the name Hephzibah. Saith the Lord of hosts; added as an assurance that it shall be according to this promise, forasmuch as he who is Lord of hosts hath engaged his word to do it, and his word will do it, can make all creatures co-operate for that purpose.
Trapp's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
Malachi 3:12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.Ver. 12. And all nations shall call you blessed] viz. For the abundance of outward comforts and commodities, by the which the nations measured man’ s happiness, saying, "Blessed is the people that is in such a case," Psalms 144:15. Cyprus was for this cause anciently called Macaria, that is, the blessed country, as having a sufficiency of all things within itself; and England was called Regnum Dei, the kingdom of God, or the Fortunate island, and Englishmen Deires, as that were set safe, de ira Dei, from the wrath of God. In the time of Pope Clement VI (as Robert of Avesbury testifieth), when Lewis of Spain was chosen prince of the Fortunate Islands, and for the conquest thereof was to raise an army in France and Italy; the English agent at Rome, together with his company, departed and got home, as conceiving that the prince was bound for England, than the which they thought there was not a more fortunate island in the world. Of the island of Lycia, Solinus saith that all the day long the sky is never cloudy but that the sun may be seen there, Lyciam Horatius claram dicit. Semper in sole sita est Rhodes, The Rhodes is ever in the sunshine, saith Aeneas Sylvius. And of Alexandria in Egypt, Ammianus Marcellinus observeth, that once in the day the sun hath been seen to shine over it. I confess the same cannot be said of England. I remember also what I have read of a certain Frenchman, who returning home out of England, and being asked by a countryman of his that was bound for England, what service he would command him into this country?
Nothing but this, said the other; when you see the sun have me commended to him; for I have been there two months and could never see him in all that time: Per duos enim menses quibus ibi fui, Solem mihi videre non licuit (Garincieres de tabe Anglica, p. 84). Likely he was here in the deep of winter. For at summer solstice Tacitus, in the Life of Agricola, hath observed that the sun shineth continually in Brittany, and neither setteth nor riseth there; but passeth so lightly by us by night that you can scarce say we have any night at all, Ut finem atque initium lucis exiguo discrimine internoscas. But if we speak of the sunshine of God’ s grace and favour, either for spirituals or temporals, as Delos is said by Solinus to have been the first country that had the sun shining upon it after the general deluge, and there hence to have had its name, Nomenque ex eo sortitam (Polyb. c. 17), so was England one of the first islands that both received Christ and that shook off Antichrist.
Ellicott's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
(12) Comp. Zechariah 7:14; Zechariah 8:13-23; also Isaiah 62:4; Daniel 11:16.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
Verse 12. All nations shall call you blessed] They shall see that a peculiar blessing of God rests upon you, and your land shall be delightsome; like Paradise, the garden of the Lord.
Cambridge Bible on Malachi 3:12
12. call you blessed] or happy, R.V., as in Malachi 3:15. μακαριοῦσινὑμᾶς, LXX. Comp. μακαριοῦσιμε, Luke 1:48, and James 5:11.
Barnes' Notes on Malachi 3:12
All nations shall call you blessed - The promise goes beyond the temporal prosperity of their immediate obedience. Few could know or think much of the restored prolificalness of Judaea; none could know of its antecedents.
Whedon's Commentary on Malachi 3:12
12. The prosperity of the people will become so marked that all the nations will call them blessed (Zechariah 8:13; Zechariah 8:23). A delightsome land — A land where joy and felicity reign (Zechariah 7:14; Isaiah 62:4).
Sermons on Malachi 3:12
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Israel's Chastisement by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the actions of God in the present times are a demonstration of His power and nature, both in judgment and mercy. The sermon highlights |
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The Defiled Garments of Sardis by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of staying steadfast in one's faith and not allowing the truths of God to slip away. He warns against neglecting the great sa |
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One or Two Peoples of God? Reflections on the Mystery of Israel and the Church by Reggie Kelly | Reggie Kelly delves into the theological intricacies of dispensationalism, highlighting the false view of the mystery that underpins their unique interpretation of the church and t |
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When the Wounds of a Friend Don't Seem to Be Faithful by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not following man-made visions and plans, as they can lead to exhaustion and leave one in the wilderness. He uses the examp |
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The Person and Work of Christ by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the glorious person of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is both fully God and fully man, possessing all divine attributes and essential human properties. Throu |
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The Church’s Marriage to Her Sons, and to Her God by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the deep and profound love relationship between the church and Christ, likening it to a marriage where the church is the bride and Christ is the bri |
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Of the Joy of God. by John Gill | John Gill explores the concept of God's joy, emphasizing that while joy is attributed to God in scripture, it should not be viewed as a human passion but rather as a divine delight |