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F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Malachi 1:1-99

Malachi 1 UNLIKE THE PROPHETS, Haggai and Zechariah, who furnish us with dates in regard to their utterances, Malachi gives us no such details. It seems certain, however, that he wrote about a century later; hence his words reveal how little effect the ministry of these two earlier prophets had produced amongst the masses of the people in the land. As we read through the short book we shall notice that every statement the prophet has to make usually by way of correction is repudiated. The... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Malachi 1:6-14

A Rebuke of the Priests v. 6. A son honoreth his father and a servant his master, in agreement with the commandment of God; If, then, I be a Father, where is Mine honor? Why were they persisting in their unnatural behavior and denying Him the obedience which He had a right to expect?. And If I be a Master, where is My fear? Why did they not give Him the reverence and respect which were His due?. salth the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise My name, the very ones who should have... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Malachi 1:6-14

SECTION IIMalachi 1:6 to Malachi 2:10Rebuke of the Priests6A son honoreth7 his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father [but if I am] where is mine honor? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of Hosts unto you, O [ye] priests, that despise my name. And ye say, 7 Wherein have we despised thy name? Ye offer8 [offering] polluted bread upon mine altar; and ye say, Wherein have we polluted thee? In that ye say, The table of the Lord is contemptible. 8And if ye offer... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Malachi 1:1-14

Sincerity of Worship Sought Malachi 1:1-14 The love referred to in these opening Malachi 1:1-5 , was exemplified in the divine choice, that through Israel the whole world might be blessed. Hate does not mean positive dislike but a forfeiture of the supreme place of privilege and ministry. Esau’s sensuous nature preferred the mess of pottage to the birthright, and this was characteristic of his people. In Malachi 1:6-14 the prophet turns to the priests. They despised God’s name and without... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Malachi 1:1-14

After the introductory word, which really constitutes the title page of the prophecy, the message begins almost abruptly with the tender and sensitive word of Jehovah to His people, "I have loved you." This is the real burden of the prophecy; everything is to be viewed in the light thereof. Then the prophet, in an equally brief sentence, indicated the attitude of the people toward Jehovah. "Wherein hast Thou loved us?" The only possible explanation of such a question is that the people,... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Malachi 1:1-14

Vital Questions Malachi 1:1-14 ; Malachi 2:1-17 ; Malachi 3:1-18 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Book of Malachi presents questions asked by God. In response, instead of a direct answer, the chosen people, Israel, ask God questions in return. As these pairs of questionings have to do with the theme in hand, we have decided to give a brief description of the varied questions that are in the Book as a whole. 1. The first pair of questions. God says, "A son honoureth his father, and a servant his... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 1:6-14

The Failures Of The Priesthood Which Are Reflected In The People (Malachi 1:6 to Malachi 2:9 ). Having declared His love for Israel God now brings out why that love might not have produced what His people expected. And the first reason that is given is the failure of the priesthood in the fulfilment of its responsibilities, especially in regard to the condition of the offerings and sacrifices that they offered. Instead of offering the best of what they produced they were offering the worst.... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 1:6-12

Malachi 1:6 to Malachi 2:16 . Israel’ s Disregard of this Love.— This section falls into two parts, one dealing with the priesthood ( Malachi 1:6 to Malachi 2:9), the other with the people ( Malachi 2:10-Nehemiah :). Yahweh has not received the honour due to a father from a son, or to a master from a servant. The priests (note the sudden application, Malachi 1:6) have brought His service into contempt by offering polluted “ bread” (an archaic expression for sacrificial flesh) upon His altar.... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Malachi 1:11

This verse is a very full and plain prediction or promise made on behalf of the Gentiles, that they should be a people to the Lord, and should exalt his name, and worship him in a pure way, and well-pleasing to the Lord. That when he casteth off ceremonial services and carnal ordinances, he will set up spiritual and heavenly, and all nations, from east to west, shall submit to them, and sanctify the holy and reverend name of God in them. Incense; a law term for a gospel duty; and under this... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Malachi 1:11-14

CRITICAL NOTES.Malachi 1:11.] The name of God, treated with contempt by priests, will receive universal homage. Jewish worship will be rejected, and Gentiles offer spiritual worship in the Church of Christ (Matthew 21:43). Place] (John 4:21-23; 1 Timothy 2:8). Incense and pure offerings] Prayers (Revelation 5:8), thanksgiving, and praise (Hebrews 13:15-16). Malachi 1:12. But] a renewal of charge against priests in Malachi 1:7. Profaned] habitually. Say] by acts and life. Table] i.e. the altar,... read more