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Malachi 1:10
ESV Oh that there were one among you who would shut the doors, that you might not kindle fire on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, says the Lord of hosts, and I will not accept an offering from your hand.
NIV "Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on my altar! I am not pleased with you," says the Lord Almighty, "and I will accept no offering from your hands.
NASB If only there were one among you who would shut the gates, so that you would not kindle fire on My altar for nothing! I am not pleased with you,' says the Lord of armies, 'nor will I accept an offering from your hand.
CSB "I wish one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle a useless fire on my altar! I am not pleased with you," says the Lord of Armies, "and I will accept no offering from your hands.
NLT How I wish one of you would shut the Temple doors so that these worthless sacrifices could not be offered! I am not pleased with you,' says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, 'and I will not accept your offerings.
KJV Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the Lord of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
NKJV “Who is there even among you who would shut the doors, So that you would not kindle fire on My altar in vain? I have no pleasure in you,” Says the Lord of hosts, “Nor will I accept an offering from your hands.

What does Malachi 1:10 mean?

The priests are well aware of the proper sacrifices (Leviticus 22:17–33). However, they are indifferent and offer animals which even another person would not accept (Malachi 1:8). This is insulting to God, who certainly deserves better.

This verse presents a shocking claim from God. In short, He would rather see no worship at all than to be worshipped in lazy and offensive ways. Once again, though, this is something we easily see paralleled in human experience. Being offered a "gift" which is thoughtless or inappropriate is actually more offensive than being given nothing at all. This is an important stance to consider as we examine our relationship to God. Worship is about more than just going through the right motions; the Bible often speaks against legalism (James 2:10). However, the attitude of apathy or disrespect leads to improper worship.

Bringing the wrong sacrifices wasn't Israel's root problem. It was only a symptom of a greater spiritual disease.
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