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They shall be my, says Yahweh of Hosts, [even] my own possession, in the day that I make; and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son who serves him.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they shall be Mine, says the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up My jewelsāthis reflects the recurrence of the words ā¦
19th Century
Anglican
REBUKE OF INFIDELITY. THE ADVENT OF THE LORD FORETOLD (Malachi 2:17 to Malachi 3:18).
Baptist
And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; (Malachi 3:17)
Others, who thougā¦
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16th Century
Protestant
He shows by the issue itself why a book of remembrance was writtenāthat God in due time would again undertake to defend and cherish His Church. So,ā¦
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts
That is, such as fear the Lord, and think of him, hereby they are kā¦
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 wickā¦
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