Malachi 2:1

“And now, to you [is] this charge, O priests,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you.

In Context

2If you do not listen, and if you do not lay [it] to heart, || To give glory to My Name,” said YHWH of Hosts, || “I have sent the curse against you, || And I have cursed your blessings, || Indeed, I have also cursed it, || Because you are not laying [it] to heart.

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Cross References

Lamentations 4:13Because of the sins of her prophets, || The iniquities of her priests, || Who are shedding in her midst the blood of the righteous,

Malachi 1:6A son honors a father, and a servant his master. And if I [am] a father, where [is] My glory? And if I [am] a master, where [is] My fear? Said YHWH of Hosts to you, || O priests, despising My Name! And you have said, In what have we despised Your Name?

Matthew Henry on Malachi 2:1

There are two great ordinances which divine wisdom has instituted, the wretched profanation of both of which is complained of and sharply reproved in this chapter. I. The ordinance of the ministry, which is peculiar to the church, and is designed for the maintaining and keeping up of that; this was profaned by those who were themselves dignified with the honour of it and entrusted with the business of it. The priests profaned the holy things of God; this they are here charged with; their sin is aggravated, and… Read the whole commentary →

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