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But ye profane it, in that ye say, The table of Jehovah is polluted, and the fruit thereof, even its food, is contemptible.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And you have profaned it (you are habitually profaning it), in that you say, "It was the daily result of their daily lives and acts."

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The prophet’s rebuke for the dishonoring of God’s name is addressed to the priests as the responsible persons, but applies to the whole nation.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This verse may be confined to the priests, or it may be extended to the whole people, for both views are appropriate. As for my own view, I do not …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But you have profaned it
That is, the name of the Lord, which they are said to despise, (Malachi 1:6) an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We may each apply to ourselves the charge made here against the priests. Our relationship to God, as our Father and Master, strongly obligates us t…

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