Bible Commentary

And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. 17. in that day when I make up my jewels ] This rendering is supported by the Hebrew accents, and is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:17”

Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard [it], and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. 16. Then ] When they heard “the hard speeches which ungodly sinners spake against Him” (Judges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:16”

And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, [they that] tempt God are even delivered. 15. we call the proud happy ] The word we is emphatic, and suggests a reference on the part of the speakers to Mal 3:12 above: “ Thou sayest that all nations … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:15”

Ye have said, It [is] vain to serve God: and what profit [is it] that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts? 14. kept his ordinance ] lit. observed his observance. Kept his charge, R.V. It is the same tendency to regard mere outward observance as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:14”

Your words have been stout against me, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, What have we spoken [so much] against thee? Ch. Mal 3:13 to Mal 4:3 The righteous judgment of God 13. have been stout ] See Mal 2:17. Comp. Job 21:14-15; Judges 15. so much ] Omit so much here, and often, Mal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:13”

And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightful land, saith the LORD of hosts. 12. call you blessed ] or happy, R.V., as in Mal 3:15. , LXX. Comp. , Luk 1:48, and Jas 5:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges All nations shall call you blessed – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:12”

And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. 11. the devourer ] lit. eater, i.e. any insect, especially the locust, that would devour the fruits of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:11”

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. 10. all the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:10”

Ye [are] cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, [even] this whole nation. 9. a curse ] Rather, the curse. The threatened curse has already fallen upon you. See ch. Mal 2:2 with Mal 3:11. have robbed ] Rather rob, as in Mal 3:8. The pronouns in the Hebrew are emphatic: Me ye … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:9”

Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. 8. ye have robbed ] Rather, rob; lit. are robbing: it is still going on. tithes ] By the Law of Moses (1) “the tenth of all produce, as well as of flocks … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Malachi 3:8”