John Trapp Complete Commentary - Malachi 1:14
Mal 1:14 But cursed [be] the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I [am] a great King, saith the LORD of hosts, and my name [is] dreadful among the heathen. Ver. 14. But cursed be that deceiver ] Cursed with a curse both verbal and penal; temporal and spiritual, Malachi 3:9 . These last light heavy, such as are hardness of heart and horror of conscience, though less observed; because they come into the deceiver’s bowels like... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Malachi 1:13
Mal 1:13 Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness [is it]! and ye have snuffed at it, saith the LORD of hosts; and ye brought [that which was] torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye brought an offering: should I accept this of your hand? saith the LORD. Ver. 13. And ye have said also, Behold, what a weariness is it! and ye have snuffed at it, &c. ] At what? At the chiding you have had for your lame and lean sacrifices. A little offensive breath hath blown you up into rage. This is a kind... read more