Malachi 1:11

Authorized King James Version

For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
מִמִּזְרַח
H4217
For from the rising
sunrise, i.e., the east
#3
שֶׁ֜מֶשׁ
H8121
of the sun
the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement
#4
וְעַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#5
מְבוֹא֗וֹ
H3996
even unto the going down
an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards
#6
גָד֤וֹל
H1419
shall be great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#7
שְׁמִי֙
H8034
for my name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#8
בַּגּוֹיִ֔ם
H1471
among the Gentiles
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
#9
וּבְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
מָק֗וֹם
H4725
and in every place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#11
מֻקְטָ֥ר
H6999
incense
to smoke, i.e., turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
#12
מֻגָּ֛שׁ
H5066
shall be offered
to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causati
#13
שְׁמִי֙
H8034
for my name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#14
וּמִנְחָ֣ה
H4503
offering
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
#15
טְהוֹרָ֑ה
H2889
and a pure
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
#16
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#17
גָד֤וֹל
H1419
shall be great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#18
שְׁמִי֙
H8034
for my name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#19
בַּגּוֹיִ֔ם
H1471
among the Gentiles
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
#20
אָמַ֖ר
H559
saith
to say (used with great latitude)
#21
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#22
צְבָאֽוֹת׃
H6635
of hosts
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection