Q&A: Malachi 1:11 — "Gentile" and "heathen" as translation variants; the verse prophesies universal worship

Malachi 1:11 prophesies that God's name will be great among the nations and pure offerings will be given everywhere. Some translations use "Gentiles" where others use "nations." Winger notes that "heathen" tends to carry a more negative connotation related to worship practices. He does not give a definitive answer on the interchangeability of these terms in this instance.