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You say also, Behold, what a weariness is it! and you have snuffed at it, says Yahweh of Hosts; and you have brought that which was taken by violence, and the lame, and the sick; thus you bring the offering: should I accept this at your hand? says Yahweh.

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Worship as a Chore

The commentaries highlight that the people's sin began with their attitude. They found God's service to be "a weariness" and treated it with contempt ("snuffed at it"). Scholars explain this isn't just about being tired, but about viewing worship as a burdensome chore rather than a privilege. Matthew Henry applies this to us: when we are cold, careless, or distracted in our worship, we are showing the same contempt. True worship must flow from love, not a sense of drudgery.

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Malachi

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Malachi 1:13

18th Century

Theologian

What a weariness! - What an onerous service it is! The service of God is its own reward. If not, it becomes a greater toil, with less reward…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Malachi 1:13

19th Century

Bishop

Said. —Better, say.

And you have snuffed at it. —Better, and you puff at it—that is, tre…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Malachi 1:13

16th Century

Theologian

He pursues the same subject — that the worship of God was despised by them and regarded as almost worthless. We must bear in mind what I have previ…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Malachi 1:13

17th Century

Pastor

You said also, Behold, what a weariness [is it]? etc.] These are either the words of the priests, saying what a wearisome…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Malachi 1:6–14

17th Century

Minister

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…