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Malachi 1:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Malachi 1:13

Verse 13 of 14

Scripture focus

Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness [is it]! and ye have snuffed at it, saith the LORD of hosts; and ye brought [that which was] torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye brought an offering: should I accept this of your hand? saith the LORD.

Malachi 1:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Malachi 1:13

Theological / Devotional

Ye said also. See on v. 7.

What a weariness. An allusion to the priests’ contemptuous boredom in carrying out their Temple services.

Snuffed. This expression indicates the extent to which the priests despised the altar.

That which was torn. Literally, “that which was seized by violence,” that is, things stolen or wrongly taken.

Lame, and the sick. See on v. 8.

Should I accept? They knew well that no human recipient would be pleased with such gifts (see v. 8). Why did they think God would be pleased?

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