Malachi 2:5
“My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
My covenant was with him of life and peace,.... Not with Aaron, nor with Phinehas; nor is it to be understood of a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
My covenant was with him life and peace; - literally “the life and the peace;” that, which alone is true “life and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Malachi 2:1-9
What was said in the foregoing chapter was directed to the priests (Mal 1:6): Thus saith the Lord of hosts to you, O…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
My covenant&c. Comp. Num 25:12-13; Neh 13:29.
for the fear wherewith he feared me Lit. I gave them(viz. life and peace:…
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