マラキ書 2:6 JCB

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Malachi 2:6

The law of truth was in his mouth - Apart from those cases, which were brought to the priests at the tabernacle (Deuteronomy 17:9-11; Deuteronomy 19:17 (add Deuteronomy 21:5; Ezekiel 44:23-24), hence, the use of אלהים Exodus 21:6; Exodus 22:7-8.), in which their voice was the voice of God through them, to teach the law was part of the office both of the priest and Levite. Of the priest God says; Leviticus 10:11, “that ye may teach the children of Israel all the statutes, which the Lord hath... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Malachi 2:5-6

Malachi 2:5-6. My covenant was with him The prophet here speaks of the succession of the ancient priests, such as Aaron, Eleazar, Phineas, and their successors, as of one single person, under the name of Levi, (see Zechariah 11:16,) and says, I gave him my covenant of life and peace, or of happiness and security; or I promised him a secure enjoyment of his office of the priesthood, on his due administration of his office before me. The words allude to Numbers 25:12-13, where God says... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Malachi 2:1-9

Unworthy priests (2:1-9)The priests are chiefly to blame for the poor spiritual condition of Israel. If they do not quickly reform their ways, God will punish them. He will reduce their income from the people’s tithes and offerings, and bring public disgrace upon them. He may even remove them from their position as priests, in order to stop the priesthood from becoming so corrupt that it has to be abolished. God prefers to maintain the priesthood, according to the promise he gave to the tribe... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Malachi 2:6

in his mouth: i.e. for teaching. and iniquity. Hebrew. 'aval. App-44 . from iniquity , Hebrew ' avah. App-44 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Malachi 2:6

"The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned away many from iniquity."This verse, along with Malachi 2:5,7,8, is given to show Levi's obligation under the covenant of life and peace. What God did here was to cite the provisions of the covenant law that Levi once kept, but that his successors were violating. Clarke has given a summary of these thus:1. He feared me; he was my sincere worshipper.2. He... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Malachi 2:6

6. law of truth was in his mouth—He taught the people the truths of the law in all its fulness ( :-). The priest was the ordinary expounder of the law; the prophets were so only on special occasions. iniquity . . . not found—no injustice in his judicial functions (Deuteronomy 17:8; Deuteronomy 17:9; Deuteronomy 19:17). walked with me—by faith and obedience (Genesis 5:22). in peace—namely, the "peace" which was the fruit of obeying the covenant (Genesis 5:22- :). Peace with God, man, and one's... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 2:1-9

E. Negative motivation: the results of disobedience 2:1-9Whereas the emphasis in Malachi’s argument shifts at this point somewhat from the sins of the priests (cf. Malachi 1:6; Malachi 2:1) to their possible fate, there is a continuing emphasis on their sins. In the preceding sections (Malachi 1:6-14) the cultic activity of the priests (i.e., offering sacrifices) was prominent, but in this one (Malachi 2:1-9) their teaching ministry is. As with the second hortatory discourse (Malachi 2:10 to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 2:2-9

II. THE PRIESTS EXHORTED NOT TO DISHONOR THE LORD (THE THEOLOGICAL ANGLE) 1:2-2:9"Malachi’s first address is governed by the ironic exhortation in Malachi 1:10, ’Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors.’ It is directed against the priests of the postexilic temple. Despite their responsibility under the covenant of Levi (cf. Malachi 2:4; Malachi 2:8) to be the Lord’s messengers of Torah (Malachi 2:7), they were dishonoring the Lord (Malachi 1:6), particularly in their careless attitude... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 2:6

Also in contrast to the present priests, Levi and his descendants had given the Israelites true instruction rather than perverted teaching (cf. Hebrews 13:17; James 3:1). Levi, who here represents his faithful descendants, walked with the Lord in peace (Heb. shalom) and uprightness, and he turned many away from iniquity. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 2:1-17

2The Degeneracy of the Priesthood1. A reminder to the priests that they are to blame for the laxity denounced in Malachi 1:13, Malachi 1:14. They are responsible for the offering of fit victims, which in some cases it was their duty to provide.3. I will corrupt your seed] RV ’I will rebuke the seed for your sake’; but the threat of a curse on the crops does not appear to be specially applicable to the priests. A very slight change in the Heb. which has been suggested, gives the admirable sense,... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Malachi 2:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Malachi 2:5-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Malachi 2:1-9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Malachi 2:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Malachi 2:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Malachi 2:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 2:1-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 2:2-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 2:6

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 2:1-17

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