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But cursed be the deceiver, who has in his flock a male, and vows, and sacrifices to the Lord a blemished thing; for I am a great King, says Yahweh of hosts, and my name is awesome among the Gentiles.
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The Sin of Deceptive Worship
Commentators agree that the central sin is not poverty, but deception. The curse is for the person who has a perfect, legally required male animal in their flock, makes a vow, and then knowingly sacrifices a blemished or inferior animal. Scholars call this a fraudulent, double-minded act that treats God with contempt, offering Him leftovers while keeping the best for oneself.
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Malachi
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Cursed is the deceiver - “The fraudulent, hypocritical, false or deceitful dealer, who makes a show of one thing, and does or intends anothe…
19th Century
Anglican
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.
16th Century
Protestant
I cannot finish today, for I would be too long.
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Grant, Almighty God, that since you do not keep us today under the shadows of…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But cursed be the deceiver A cunning, crafty, subtle man, who thinks and contrives, speaks and acts, in a very artfu…
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…
