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Malachi 3:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Malachi 3:9

Verse 9 of 18

Scripture focus

Ye [are] cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, [even] this whole nation.

Malachi 3:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Malachi 3:9

Theological / Devotional

Ye are cursed. The immediate context (v. 11) suggests that the “curse” was that of crop scarcity and field devastation (see Haggai 1:6; Mal. 2:2). The “curse” automatically followed disobedience as blessing followed obedience (see pp. 27, 28). There is no neutral ground; a man is either right or wrong in his conduct, and God rewards him accordingly.

Whole nation. In strong condemnation the prophet refers to Judah as “this whole nation” rather than as God’s people. It is evident that this robbery of God was practiced by all.

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