burden. See note on Isaiah 13:1. and compare Zechariah 9:1; Zechariah 12:1, &c.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
to. Not "concerning".
by. by the hand of.
Malachi. Hebrew. My messenger, relating to the five messengers in this book: see App-10. Malachi himself (Malachi 1:1); (2) the true Priest (Malachi 2:7); (3) John the Baptist (Malachi 3:1 -); (4) the Messiah Himself (Malachi 3:1-3); (5) Elijah (Malachi 4:5). This last prophecy introduces the great fulfilment of Jehovah's prophecy by Moses, the first prophet to Israel, in Deuteronomy 18:15-19. Compare Acts 3:18-26; Acts 7:37.