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Malachi 1:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Malachi 1:4

Verse 4 of 14

Scripture focus

Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom the LORD hath indignation for ever.

Malachi 1:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Malachi 1:4

Theological / Devotional

Whereas. Or, “because,” or “if.” Should the Edomites resolve to restore their habitations, contrary to God’s purpose, the Lord would interpose to prevent their so doing.

Lord of hosts. See on Jer. 7:3. This title occurs frequently in the book of Malachi.

For ever. Heb. ‘ad ‘olam (see on Ex. 12:14; 21:6; 2 Kings 5:27).

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