Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Malachi 1:14

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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deceiver--hypocrite. Not poverty, but avarice was the cause of their mean offerings. male--required by law (Lev 1:3, Lev 1:10). great King-- (Psa 48:2; Mat 5:35). my name . . . dreadful among . . . heathen--Even the heathen dread Me because of My judgments; what a reproach this is to you, My people, who fear Me not (Mal 1:6)! Also it may be translated, "shall be feared among," &c. agreeing with the prophecy of the call of the Gentiles (Mal 1:11). Next: Malachi Chapter 2

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