Charles Ellicott Commentary Malachi 2:6

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Malachi 2:6

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Malachi 2:6

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity." — Malachi 2:6 (ASV)

The law of truth — that is, right instruction in the Law, and judgment in accordance with the Law, the reverse of which is “iniquity,” or rather, perversion.

Walked with me — that is, had their conversation in heaven (Philippians 3:20; and Genesis 5:24, of Enoch).

In peace. — See on the preceding verse.

Equity — that is, integrity of life.

And did turn... . iniquity. — Of this, says Pusey, “What a history of zeal for the glory of God and of the conversion of sinners in those of whom the world knows nothing, of whose working, but for the three words in the closing book of the Old Testament, we should have known nothing.”