Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Malachi 3:11
Malachi 3:11. The devourer— The moth. Houbigant. Any of those insects are meant which consume and destroy the corn. read more
マラキ書 3:10-11 Jcb
Thomas Coke
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Malachi 3:10
10. (Proverbs 3:9; Proverbs 3:10). storehouse— (Proverbs 3:10- :, Margin; compare 1 Chronicles 26:20; Nehemiah 10:38; Nehemiah 13:5; Nehemiah 13:12). prove me . . . herewith—with this; by doing so. Test Me whether I will keep My promise of blessing you, on condition of your doing your part (Nehemiah 13:12- :). pour . . . out—literally, "empty out": image from a vessel completely emptied of its contents: no blessing being kept back. windows of heaven— (Nehemiah 13:12- :). that . . . not . . .... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Malachi 3:11
11. I will rebuke—(See on :-). I will no longer "rebuke (English Version, 'corrupt') the seed," but will rebuke every agency that could hurt it (Amos 4:9). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 3:7-10
A. First command: return to the Lord with tithes 3:7-10a read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 3:10
The Lord had promised to bless the Israelites for obedience, so their obedience in bringing the full amount of tithes that the Law required would test (i.e., prove, demonstrate) His faithfulness to His promise. He promised to reward their full obedience with rain and harvests abundant enough to satisfy their needs. His "storehouse" of blessings for them was full.This verse has often been used to urge Christians to tithe. However, the New Covenant under which Christians live never specified the... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 3:10-12
B. Positive motivation: future blessing 3:10b-12Both motivational sections of this speech have a future orientation (cf. Malachi 3:16 to Malachi 4:6). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Malachi 3:11-12
Not only would God provide adequate harvests (Malachi 3:10), but He would also preserve the harvested crops from animals and diseases that might otherwise destroy them. The Israelites’ grapes would also develop fully on their vines rather than dropping off prematurely. All other nations would acknowledge divine blessing on the Israelites because their land would be such a delightful place.The Mosaic Covenant with its promises of material blessing for obedience is no longer in force (Romans... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Malachi 3:1-18
3The Speedy Judgment1. This v. is closely connected with the preceding. It is the answer to the question, ’Where is the God of judgment?’ The messenger is evidently a prophet or a succession of prophets: cp. Deuteronomy 18:9-22. The phrase he shall prepare the way before me is probably borrowed from Isaiah 40:3-5, where the thought is that a highway must be prepared on which ’the Glory of the Lord’ may lead Israel to the land of Canaan. Zechariah (Zechariah 8:8) had promised that Jehovah would... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Malachi 3:1-18
REBUKE OF INFIDELITY. THE ADVENT OF THE LORD FORETOLD (Malachi 2:17 to Malachi 3:18).(17) A new section of the prophecy begins with this verse. The prophet now directs his reproofs against the people for their discontent and their want of faith in the promises of God, because the expected manifestation of God’s glory did not take place immediately. Because the doers of evil seem to flourish, the people say that God takes delight in them, “or” i.e., if this be not the case, “Where is the God of... read more
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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Malachi 3:11
"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast its fruit before the time in the field, saith Jehovah of hosts.""The notable thing about this entire description of the manifestation of God's favor is that the only blessings mentioned are of a material character."[25] It would seem that God decided to meet the people on their own level. Since they do not appreciate anything except material prosperity, that also... read more