For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name is great among the nations, and in every place incense is offered to my name, and a pure offering; for my name is great among the nations, says the LORD of hosts.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For - The form of words does not express whether this declaration relates to the present or the future. It is a vivid present, such as is of…

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

Here God shows that He no longer cared for the Jews, for He would command altars to be raised for Him everywhere and throughout all parts of the wo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of
the same
From east to west…

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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