Malachi 3:1

"Malachi."

Key Reflection

Malachi 3:1 introduces a message from God, emphasizing divine preparation and imminent presence. The original audience would recognize this as part of a larger prophetic tradition, understanding that the messenger referred to was likely an angelic figure preparing the way for the coming of the Lord. This verse sets the stage for a significant revelation, hinting at the nearness of the Lord's return, which would have been both reassuring and awe-inspiring for those awaiting divine intervention in their historical context.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

God answers their complaints of the absence of His judgments, that they would come, but would include those also who clamored for them. For no one who knew his own sinfulness would call for the judgment of God, as being himself, chief of sinners. Augustine pictures one saying to God, “Take away the ungodly man,” and that God answers, “Which?” Behold, I send My messenger before My face, and he shall prepare My way before Me -they, then, were not prepared for His Coming, for whom they clamored.

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