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This first part of chapter 2 follows on from 1:6-14, where the issue of the priests' disobedience is first brought up. The key issue in 1:6-2:9 is the lack of honor and fear shown towards God's name, which is evidenced by the defiled offerings presented by the priests. vv. 1-2 The disobedience of the priests is highlighted, and a curse is pronounced upon both them and their blessings. We see that the refusal to give honor to God's name is a problem with their hearts. vv. 3-9 The disobedience of the priests is further highlighted through the presentation of what they really ought to be doing as priests (vv. 5-7). The covenant of Levi is described as "one of life and peace" and of "fear". The obedience and right attitude of Levi is shown in these verses, depicting what the covenant should look like in practice. As messengers of God, the conduct of priests has implications on those who listen to them; their instruction can either turn people away from iniquity (v6) or cause people to stumble (v8). These priests, however, have turned away from this way and "have corrupted the covenant of Levi". The punishment that comes as a result of their actions is given in v9. We see a series of contrasts: True instruction (v6) vs partiality in instruction (v9) Walking with God in peace and uprightness (v6) vs corrupting the covenant of Levi (v8) Turning people from iniquity (v6) vs causing many to stumble (v8) These priests weren't simply not doing their jobs well; they were doing the opposite of what they should have been doing.

10000000033037 33037 Notes 2010-04-09 05:54:06 2010-05-01 07:41:53 This first part of chapter 2 follows on from 1:6-14, where the issue of the priests' disobedience is first brought up. The key issue in 1:6-2:9 is the lack of honor and fear shown towards God's name, which is evidenced by the defiled offerings presented by the priests. vv. 1-2 The disobedience of the priests is highlighted, and a curse is pronounced upon both them and their blessings. We see that the refusal to give honor to God's name is a problem with their hearts. vv. 3-9 The disobedience of the priests is further highlighted through the presentation of what they really ought to be doing as priests (vv. 5-7). The covenant of Levi is described as "one of life and peace" and of "fear". The obedience and right attitude of Levi is shown in these verses, depicting what the covenant should look like in practice. As messengers of God, the conduct of priests has implications on those who listen to them; their instruction can either turn people away from iniquity (v6) or cause people to stumble (v8). These priests, however, have turned away from this way and "have corrupted the covenant of Levi". The punishment that comes as a result of their actions is given in v9. We see a series of contrasts: True instruction (v6) vs partiality in instruction (v9) Walking with God in peace and uprightness (v6) vs corrupting the covenant of Levi (v8) Turning people from iniquity (v6) vs causing many to stumble (v8) These priests weren't simply not doing their jobs well; they were doing the opposite of what they should have been doing. notes

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Malachi

Malachi 2:1-9

OT

esv

"And now, O priests, this command is for you.

If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name, says the LORD of hosts,

then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings.

conditional

Indeed, I have already cursed them,

because you do not lay it to heart.

ground

series

Behold, I will rebuke your offspring, and spread dung on your faces, the dung of your offerings, and you shall be taken away with it.

So shall you know that I have sent this command to you, that my covenant with Levi may stand, says the LORD of hosts.

inference

My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him.

It was a covenant of fear, and he feared me.

He stood in awe of my name.

True instruction was in his mouth, and no wrong was found on his lips.

He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.

For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth,

for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.

concessive

But you have turned aside from the way.

You have caused many to stumble by your instruction.

You have corrupted the covenant of Levi, says the LORD of hosts,

and so I make you despised and abased before all the people, inasmuch as you do not keep my ways but show partiality in your instruction."

discourse

10000000033037 33037 Arc 2010-04-09 05:54:06 2010-05-01 07:41:53 editing Malachi 2 1 2 9 Malachi 2:1-9 39 OT esv i258605 i258587 "And now, O priests, this command is for you. i258606 i258607 i258588 If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name, says the LORD of hosts, i258589 then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings. conditional 2 i258608 i258590 Indeed, I have already cursed them, i258591 because you do not lay it to heart. ground 1 series i258609 i258610 i258611 i258592 Behold, I will rebuke your offspring, and spread dung on your faces, the dung of your offerings, and you shall be taken away with it. i258593 So shall you know that I have sent this command to you, that my covenant with Levi may stand, says the LORD of hosts. inference 2 i258612 i258613 i258594 My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him. i258595 It was a covenant of fear, and he feared me. i258596 He stood in awe of my name. i258597 True instruction was in his mouth, and no wrong was found on his lips. i258598 He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. i258614 i258599 For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, i258600 for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts. ground 1 concessive 2 ground 1 i258615 i258616 i258601 But you have turned aside from the way. i258602 You have caused many to stumble by your instruction. i258603 You have corrupted the covenant of Levi, says the LORD of hosts, i258604 and so I make you despised and abased before all the people, inasmuch as you do not keep my ways but show partiality in your instruction." inference 2 series 1 1 1 esv 25 a 50 discourse