マラキ書 1:8-14 JC

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 1:13

Verse 13 He pursues the same subject — that the worship of God was despised by them and regarded as almost worthless. We must bear in mind what I have before stated — that the Jews are not reprehended here as though they had openly and avowedly spoken reproachfully of God’s worship; but that this was sufficiently evident from their conduct; for they allowed themselves so much licentiousness, that it was quite manifest that they were trifling with God, inasmuch as they had cast off every fear of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 1:14

Verse 14 I come now to the kind of fraud they practiced, If there be, he says, in his flock a male, that is, a lamb or a ram, when he vows, then what is corrupt he offers to Jehovah. He then means, that though they pretended some religion, yet nothing was done by them with a sincere and honest heart; for they immediately repented of the vow made to God; they thought that they might be reduced to poverty, if they were too bountiful in their sacrifices. Hence then the Prophet proves that they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:6-9

The profession and the practice of religion. "A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a Father, where is mine honour? and if I be a Master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my Name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy Name?" etc. The subject of these words is the profession and the practice of religion; and they suggest two thoughts. I. THE PROFESSION AND THE PRACTICE SHOULD ALWAYS BE IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:6-14

§ 3. Israel had shown no gratitude for all these proofs of God's love, and the very priests had been the chief offenders by offering defective sacrifices, and profaning the temple worship. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:7-8

Irreverence-its causes and signs. Notice how in many places Malachi puts the thoughts of sinners into bold and bald words. He interprets their conduct in speech, that they may see the offensiveness of their thoughts and acts. Sins of the heart may sometimes be best exposed by translating them into unsubmissive or even impious prayers. They cannot endure the light when they are paraded in speech under the scrutiny of our fellow men. Still less can they tolerate the brightness that proceeds... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:8

If ye offer the blind. The Law ordered that the victims should be perfect and without blemish (see Le 22:19-25). Is it not evil! It is more forcible to read this without the interrogation, "It is no evil!" and to regard it as the priests' thought or word, here introduced by the prophet in bitter irony. Their conscience had grown so dull, and they had become so familiarized with constant dereliction of duty, that they saw no wrong in these violations of the Law, and never recalled the people... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:8

The law of acceptable sacrifice. It must be such as would be acceptable if offered to any earthly official. This, indeed, is but taking low ground, but that the prophet should take this position, and use this argument, is in itself a revelation of the sad condition into which the priesthood of the day had fallen. He could not take high grounds, and make his appeal directly to the holiness of the claims of the infinitely Holy One. "It argues a great contempt of Almighty God when men are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:9

Beseech God; literally, the face of God. This is not a serious call to repentance, but an ironical appeal. Come now and ask the favour of God with your polluted sacrifices; intercede, as is your duty, for the people; will he accept you? will he be gracious to the people for your sakes? This hath been by your means. These words form a parenthesis, implying that it was from the priests that the evil custom of offering blemished animals proceeded, and they were answerable for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:9

Regarding the person. "Will he regard your persons?" The idea of the verse is somewhat difficult to trace; but it appears to be this: "You are expecting that God will accept you just because you are priests, on account of your official standing alone. You think that it does not matter to him what you are morally, so long as you go through the routine of his service according to the standards;" It is intimated plainly enough that their intercessions on behalf of the people must be in vain... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:10

The prophet continues his severe reprobation of the priests. Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for naught, etc.? Thus rendered, the passage rebukes the mercenary spirit of the priests, who would not even shut the temple door nor kindle the altar fire unless they were paid for it; or else it means that, though all the officers of the temple were remunerated for their most trivial services, yet they were remiss in attending to their duties, and neglected the law of... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 1:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 1:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:6-9

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The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:9

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The Pulpit Commentary - Malachi 1:10

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