Malachi 3:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in formera years. ”

Malachi 3:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Then (And) shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem - The “law,” the new revelation of God, was to Isaiah 2:3 . “go forth from Zion and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.” Judah and Jerusalem...
Malachi 3:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Malachi 2:17 to Malachi 3:6 . The Coming of Judgment. This passage is addressed to those of the prophet's contemporaries who were so perplexed by the state of things around them that they had be...
Malachi 3:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

This verse shows, that though he had just spoken of the sons of Levi, he yet had regard to the whole people. But he meant to confine to the elect what ought not to have been extended to all, fo...
Malachi 3:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years.
Malachi 3:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years. Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the Lo...
Malachi 3:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

3 The Speedy Judgment 1. 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...
Malachi 3:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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 th...
Malachi 3:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

5. "WHERE IS THE GOD OF JUDGMENT?" Malachi 2:17 ; Malachi 3:1-5 In this section "Malachi" turns from the sinners of his people to those who weary Jehovah with the complaint that sin is success...
Malachi 3:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Purging from Evil Malachi 3:1-12 The opening verses of this chapter stir the heart like the call of a trumpet. We remember how literally they were fulfilled in the presentation of our Lord in...
Malachi 3:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The last division of the Book contains the prophet's announcement of the coming of Messiah. It falls into three sections, one dealing with the coming One, one dealing with the Coming Day, and one utt...
Malachi 3:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The question is solemn, who may abide the day of his coming, whether we consider the Lord's first coming to a sinner in a way of grace, or hereafter in a day of judgment. Who can describe the soul ex...
Malachi 3:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the Lord ,.... Or "sweet" b; grateful and well pleasing to him, as all spiritual sacrifices are acceptable to God through Christ, bein...
Malachi 3:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years. Ver. 4. Then shall the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem ] That is, of the L...
Malachi 3:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And he shall sit as a refiner He shall be diligently employed in his office, in performing which he shall resemble a refiner and purifier of silver. And he shall purify the sons of Levi And where...
Malachi 3:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Evangelical Predictions; The Advent of Christ Predicted. B. C. 400. 1 Behold, I will sen...
Malachi 3:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Then ; when the Lord, Messenger or Angel of the covenant, the King Messiah, shall be come, and set up his kingdom, framed his gospel church. The offerings; the services and duties required of the...
Malachi 3:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Coming Activity of God ( Malachi 3:1-6 ) The question, ‘Where is the God of Justice?' ( Malachi 2:17 ) was obviously a two-edged one, but it is questionable whether the people of Judah wanted...
Malachi 3:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.] Messenger ] The prophet, in first instance; applied to the Baptist ( Matthew 11:10 ; Luke 7:27 ). Prepare ] Clear away, like a pioneer before an Eastern prince. Suddenly ] Unexpe...
Malachi 3:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Malachi 3:1 . Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: The name Malachi means «my messenger.» The reference here is, of course, to John the Baptist, who was to pr...
Malachi 3:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Malachi 3:1 . Behold, I send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me. John the baptist, as our Saviour himself expounds this passage. Matthew 11:7-18 . The Lord whom ye seek, and...
Malachi 3:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Behold, I will send My messenger. Messiah’s messenger The coming of the Messiah was in the time of the world’s deepest wants. As in all instances of national degeneracy, two special causes bore...
Malachi 3:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Malachi 3:1 Behold, I will send ( I send ) my messenger. God answers that he is coming to show himself the God of judgment and justice. Are they ready to meet him and to bear...
Malachi 3:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Great Day of the Lord. Jehovah's Messenger and the Angel of the Covenant.
Malachi 3:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 15:26 ; 1 Chronicles 16:1-3 ; 1 Chronicles 21:26 ; 1 Chronicles 29:20-22 ; 2 Chronicles 1:6 ; 2 Chronicles 29:31-36 ; 2 Chronicles 30:21-27 ; 2 Chronicles 31:20 ; 2 Chronicles 3...
Malachi 3:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Tithe Chapter Malachi 3:1-11 INTRODUCTORY WORDS When one reads the Book of Malachi he would think that the Holy Spirit was writing a message to the churches of the twentieth century, espec...
Malachi 3:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The offerings — The services and duties of the whole Christian church. Pleasant — Well pleasing to him.

Malachi 3:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Malachi 3:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Malachi 3:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Malachi 3:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Malachi 3:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Malachi 3:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Malachi 3:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Malachi 3:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Malachi 3:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Malachi 3:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Malachi 3:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Malachi 3:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Malachi 3:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Malachi 3:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Malachi 3:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Malachi 3:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes