Malachi 4:5

"“Remember the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded to him in Horeb for all Israel, even statutes and ordinances."

Key Reflection

Malachi 4:5 speaks about remembering the laws given by Moses at Mount Horeb, which were intended for all of Israel. This passage emphasizes that these laws, including both the statutory regulations and the ordinances, were not merely historical but had ongoing significance and relevance for the people. The context suggests a reminder to the Israelites of their covenant obligations, highlighting that adherence to God's law would be crucial in preparing them for future divine judgment and the coming of Elijah the prophet, who would prepare the way for the Lord.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Behold I will send (I send, as a future, proximate in the prophet’s mind) you Elijah the prophet -The Archangel Gabriel interprets this for us, to include the sending of John the Immerser. For he not only saysLuke 1:17. that he shall “go before” the Lord “in the spirit and power of Elias,” but describes his mission in the characteristic words of Malachi, “to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children:” and those other words also, “and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,” perhaps represent the sequel in Malachi, “and the hearts of the children to the fathers;” for their hearts could

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