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God's Prized Possession
Commentators emphasize that those who fear the Lord are His "special treasure" or "jewels." This signifies their immense value to Him. While their special status may not always be visible in this life, God promises a future day when He will publicly claim them as His own cherished and protected possession, distinct from the rest of the world.
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Malachi
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Albert Barnes
On Malachi 3:17
18th Century
Theologian
And they shall be Mine, says the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up My jewels—this reflects the recurrence of the words …
Charles Ellicott
On Malachi 3:1–18
19th Century
Bishop
REBUKE OF INFIDELITY. THE ADVENT OF THE LORD FORETOLD (Malachi 2:17 to Malachi 3:18).
Charles Spurgeon
On Malachi 3:17
19th Century
Preacher
And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; (Malachi 3:17)
Others, who thoug…
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John Calvin
On Malachi 3:17
16th Century
Theologian
He shows by the issue itself why a book of remembrance was written—that God in due time would again undertake to defend and cherish His Church. So,…
John Gill
On Malachi 3:17
17th Century
Pastor
And they shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts
That is, such as fear the Lord, and think of him, hereby they are k…
Matthew Henry
On Malachi 3:13–18
17th Century
Minister
Among the Jews at this time, some plainly revealed themselves to be children of the wicked one. The yoke of Christ is easy. But those who work wick…