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But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings; and you shall go forth, and gambol as calves of the stall.

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Christ, the Sun of Righteousness

Commentators overwhelmingly identify the "Sun of Righteousness" as Jesus Christ. Just as the physical sun brings light and warmth, Christ's coming brings the full light of the gospel, dispelling spiritual darkness. Scholars explain that his "wings" are a metaphor for his rays, which bring spiritual healing, pardon for sin, and joy to those who fear God's name. This imagery contrasts the Old Testament era with the full daylight brought by Christ.

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Malachi

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Malachi 4:2

18th Century

Theologian

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Malachi 4:2

19th Century

Bishop

As the rising sun diffuses light and heat, so that all that is healthy in nature revives and lifts up its head, while plants that have no depth of …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Malachi 4:1–2

19th Century

Preacher

For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that c…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Malachi 4:2

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet now turns his discourse to the godly. From this, it appears more clearly that he has until now been threatening those gross hypocrites …

John Gill

John Gill

On Malachi 4:2

17th Century

Pastor

But to you that fear my name
The few that were of this character among that wicked nation; (See Gill on Malachi …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Malachi 4:1–3

17th Century

Minister

Here is a reference to the first and to the second coming of Christ: God has fixed the day of both. Those who do wickedly, who do not fear God's an…

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