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A Decree, Not a Guideline
Multiple commentators clarify that the word 'commandment' here is better translated as a 'decree' or divine judgment. God is not issuing a new rule for the priests to follow, but rather announcing a consequence that will come upon them because of their unfaithfulness.
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Malachi
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Albert Barnes
On Malachi 2:1
18th Century
Theologian
And now this is My commandment to you—not a commandment that He gave them, but a commandment concerning them. As God said long ago, upon obe…
Charles Ellicott
On Malachi 2:1–9
19th Century
Bishop
The decree against the priests.
John Gill
On Malachi 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
And now, O you priests That despised and profaned the name of the Lord; that suffered such corrupt and illegal sacrifices…
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Matthew Henry
On Malachi 2:1–9
17th Century
Minister
What is said here of the covenant of priesthood, is true of the covenant of grace made with all believers, as spiritual priests. It is a covenant o…