Constables notes on malachi 2020 edition third, malachi appears in 3. The book begins with a description of the wasteland of edom and ends with a warning of israels destruction. Malachi free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The septuagint gives its meaning as angel, since angelos is the greek word for. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of malachi in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after the return from captivity in babylon. Malachi is the last of the three postexile prophets. We have this same method used by the spirit of god in the gospel of mark. When the right question is asked, everyone in the conversation is given an open door to say what they are thinkingand to learn in the process. A free bible version and commentary on the book of malachi in easyenglish. Historically, there was a long, long time when no voice spoke for god, no prophet came to israel.
The contents of the book of malachi are comprised in four chapters. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of malachi kindle edition by henry, matthew. C it is also possible that it was written while nehemiah was there, or even later. Is the omission of malachis name of spiritual significance. This was gods warning through malachi to tell the people to turn back to god.
Read malachi commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Also, the book surpasses all other prophetic books in the proportion of verses spoken by the lord to israel. One may consider the sinful and deluded mindset of the people and conclude that it was written around the time of jeremiah 627 to 584 bc. Malachi with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. In hebrew, the name comes from a word meaning messenger, which points to malachi s role as a prophet of the lord, delivering god. The book of malachi occupies a special place in the canon of scriptures. Malachi means messenger, and it is translated as my messenger in malachi 3. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The old testament prophet, malachi, knew the art of conversation. The pulpit commentary introduces the book of malachi with. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. It might be an abbreviation of malachjah which has the meaning of messenger of jehovah. Commentary on the book of malachi malachi 1 1the oracle of the word of the lord to israel through malachi. In the christian ordering, the grouping of the prophetic books is the last section of the old testament, making malachi the last book before the new testament the book is commonly attributed to a prophet by the name of. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. First, the prophet malachi was one of the messengers. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament.
Malachi 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. One can take from the book however that the temple in jerusalem has been rebuilt and that the priests are offering sacrifices malachi 1. The book of malachi is the last of the twelve minor prophets, and little is known of the author himself aside from what may be inferred from the. Commentary on the book of malachi relevant bible teaching. The whole consists of three sections, preceded by an introduction malachi 1. Relevant bible teaching commentary book of malachi. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of malachi. The obvious implication is that malachi is gods messenger with a message from him. Some scholars think ezra was the author of malachi. An exegetical commentary haggai, zechariah, malachi 4 lessons. Malachi was called into this situation to explain the delay in the fulfillment of gods restoration promises. And the day which is coming shall burn them up, says the lord of. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government.
Malachi historical commentary on the old testament. Malachi 2 commentary old testament matthew henry st. In the hebrew text the third and fourth chapters of the a. The book of malachi is quoted four times in the new testament. The final book of the old testament, malachi received its name from its author malachi 1. This commentary has been through advanced checking words that are in boxes are from the bible. Verse 1 malachi wrote his book in the hebrew language. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of malachi 3 introduction to malachi questions are a great way to start a conversation. He does not give any detail about time and duration of his ministry. David guzik commentary on malachi 1 describes gods love for a rebellious. Some do not hold malachi as a first name but a designation. However, based on the content of the book, it becomes clear that malachi. Malachi, the name of the last book of the ot, means my messenger.
This book is titled malachi because that is the name of the prophet who wrote the book. Thus prophet is sent first to convince and then to comfort, first to discover sin and to reprove for that and then to promise the coming of. The priests reproved for neglecting their covenant. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of malachi, and the following are five of the best.
Read from your favorite version of the bible four or five times. Thought this book is written from a scholar perspective, i anticipate pastors will find this commentary to be very helpful for their teaching and preaching ministries. Lisa harpers first video bible study with lifeway focuses on gods mercy. A governor of the king of persia is reigning in the land malachi 1. Best commentaries and books on malachi logos bible software. Malachi, the last book of the old testament, is separated from the book of matthew by a silent period of more than 400 years, and yet, these two books tie together in a remarkable way. Frank shallieu in 1992 with excerpts from a 1971 study malachi is the last prophetic book of the old testament both in format and in its writing. Yet, in spite of this and perhaps because of its brevity consisting of only fiftyfive verses, this book does not receive the attention it deserves. Malachi commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
We know this because the jews were under a civil ruler the governor of malachi 1. And his love for us is not determined by our performance. Malachi 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Laetschs work on the minor prophets in the bible commentary. The book is ascribed to malachi, whose name means my messenger. Others believe malachi originally was part of the prophetic book of zechariah but was made into a separate book to make the minor prophets amount to the sacred number 12.
For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, and all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble. We know this because in malachis day the temple was already rebuilt malachi 1. Commentary sermon notes book of malachi matthew janzen i loved jacob, but hated esau malachi pt. New testament references to the book do not name malachi. The same hebrew word malachi is translated malachi in chap. Today we begin a new book of scripture, moving to the tanak tnk portion of our bibles. The commanding importance of the prophetic scriptures. Haileys book entitled a commentary on the minor proph ets and t. Zechariah part 2 oracles concerning hypocritical fasting 7. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. The book is also alluded to a number of times in the new. In hebrew, the name comes from a word meaning messenger, which points to.
Malachi is a book of messengers, and five can be identified. Fourth, this book was the third of three oracles heb. Intro to malachi biblica the international bible society. The view has been supported by appeal to the prechristian greek translation of the ot the septuagint, which. The purpose of this book is that malachi wrote to ensure that the. Nothing else is mentioned or known about the author. The reformation effected by nehemiah in the earlier part of his administration had been maintained by his own personal influence and political authority. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the christian bible malachi is the last book of the ot and in the hb malachi is the last book of the corpus propheticum. Malachi is the last book of the old testament and is a book of prophetic oracle. Zechariah part 3 oracle concerning yhwhs sovereignty 9. This short book may have been written before nehemiahs first return to jerusalem in 445 b. The book of malachi, also called the prophecy of malachias, the last of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, grouped together as the twelve in the jewish canon. Commentary on the book of malachi by matthew henry old.
Nothing is known of malachi, though it is believed that he prophesied during the time of nehemiah or perhaps shortly thereafter given that many of the. Since there are only fiftyseven verses in the four chapters of the book of malachi, plan to read the book at least thirty times. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew henrys. Book of malachi overview insight for living ministries. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of. The book of malachi was written between 440 and 400 b. The book of nehemiah may have been written slightly later, but it is a historical book, the chronological sequence being ruth, esther, ezra, and nehemiah. Malachi snyman, 2015 is a volume published by peeters publishers and part of the series historical commentary of the old testament. A love that never lets go member book is an 8 session womens bible study on the book of malachi. Elijah, election, and the use of malachi in the nt. Outline of the book of malachi for i, jehovah, change not malachi 3. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. The first step, then, in preparing to preach from the book of malachi is to read the book of malachi. Top 5 commentaries on the book of malachi ligonier ministries.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of malachi. All advantages, either as to outward circumstances, or spiritual privileges, come from the. Study the bible online using commentary on malachi and more. The name lord almighty occurs 20 times see note on 1sa 1. Nothing is known of malachi, though it is believed that he prophesied during the time of nehemiah or perhaps shortly thereafter given that manyof the issues he preached against were similar to those nehemiah dealt with. An exegetical commentary haggai, zechariah, malachi. Malachi is merely a transliteration of a hebrew word meaning my messenger. Malachi served god either at the time of nehemiah or immediately after that book ended. Several vivid figures are employed within the book of malachi. Malachi commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The minor prophets not online but listed because it such a well done commentary. Commentary on the book of malachi by yair davidiy malachi 1.