Malachi 2:6

"“My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him that he might be reverent toward me; and he was reverent toward me, and stood in awe of my name."

Key Reflection

Malachi 2:6 emphasizes the nature of God's covenant with Aaron and his descendants, the priests. This covenant was not just an agreement for temporal blessings like life and peace; it was also a spiritual one that required reverence and awe towards God. The verse highlights that these priests were to uphold this covenant through their behavior and teachings, maintaining a reverent attitude toward God and His name. This cultural context underscores the importance of priestly duty in preserving divine law and fostering a holy relationship with God among the people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The law of truth was in his mouth -Apart from those cases, which were brought to the priests at the tabernacle (Deuteronomy 17:9-11;Deuteronomy 19:17(addDeuteronomy 21:5;Ezekiel 44:23-24), hence, the use ofאלהיםExodus 21:6;Exodus 22:7-8.), in which their voice was the voice of God through them, to teach the law was part of the office both of the priest and Levite.

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