Best commentaries and books on malachi logos bible software. Malachi commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A free bible version and commentary on the book of malachi in easyenglish. The same hebrew word malachi is translated malachi in chap. Nothing else is mentioned or known about the author. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Read malachi commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study the bible online using commentary on malachi and more. Several vivid figures are employed within the book of malachi. Malachi is merely a transliteration of a hebrew word meaning my messenger. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. C it is also possible that it was written while nehemiah was there, or even later. A love that never lets go member book is an 8 session womens bible study on the book of malachi.
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. He does not give any detail about time and duration of his ministry. 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. Some scholars think ezra was the author of malachi. We have this same method used by the spirit of god in the gospel of mark. Haileys book entitled a commentary on the minor proph ets and t. 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. First, the prophet malachi was one of the messengers.
Outline of the book of malachi for i, jehovah, change not malachi 3. The book is ascribed to malachi, whose name means my messenger. In the hebrew text the third and fourth chapters of the a. Elijah, election, and the use of malachi in the nt. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. An exegetical commentary haggai, zechariah, malachi. Malachi historical commentary on the old testament. David guzik commentary on malachi 1 describes gods love for a rebellious. Top 5 commentaries on the book of malachi ligonier ministries. The first step, then, in preparing to preach from the book of malachi is to read the book of malachi. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south.
Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. The final book of the old testament, malachi received its name from its author malachi 1. Malachi free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The whole consists of three sections, preceded by an introduction malachi 1. The obvious implication is that malachi is gods messenger with a message from him.
This was gods warning through malachi to tell the people to turn back to god. 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. We know this because the jews were under a civil ruler the governor of malachi 1. This short book may have been written before nehemiahs first return to jerusalem in 445 b. Today we begin a new book of scripture, moving to the tanak tnk portion of our bibles. Malachi served god either at the time of nehemiah or immediately after that book ended. Malachi with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Some do not hold malachi as a first name but a designation. Commentary on the book of malachi by yair davidiy malachi 1.
Listen to chuck swindolls overview of malachi in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. 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. New testament references to the book do not name malachi. Malachi is the last book of the old testament and is a book of prophetic oracle. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of malachi 3 introduction to malachi questions are a great way to start a conversation. All advantages, either as to outward circumstances, or spiritual privileges, come from the. Laetschs work on the minor prophets in the bible commentary. Verse 1 malachi wrote his book in the hebrew language. Commentary on the book of malachi by matthew henry old. It might be an abbreviation of malachjah which has the meaning of messenger of jehovah. Zechariah part 3 oracle concerning yhwhs sovereignty 9. Constables notes on malachi 2020 edition third, malachi appears in 3. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of.
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. The contents of the book of malachi are comprised in four chapters. Intro to malachi biblica the international bible society. 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. Malachi snyman, 2015 is a volume published by peeters publishers and part of the series historical commentary of the old testament. A governor of the king of persia is reigning in the land malachi 1. The priests reproved for neglecting their covenant. 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. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. The commanding importance of the prophetic scriptures. The septuagint gives its meaning as angel, since angelos is the greek word for.
Malachi 3 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Commentary sermon notes book of malachi matthew janzen i loved jacob, but hated esau malachi pt. Is the omission of malachis name of spiritual significance. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew henrys. 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. Since there are only fiftyseven verses in the four chapters of the book of malachi, plan to read the book at least thirty times. The view has been supported by appeal to the prechristian greek translation of the ot the septuagint, which. The pulpit commentary introduces the book of malachi with. 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.
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. And his love for us is not determined by our performance. Malachi commentary john gills exposition of the bible. 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. Lisa harpers first video bible study with lifeway focuses on gods mercy. Also, the book surpasses all other prophetic books in the proportion of verses spoken by the lord to israel.
A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of malachi. Fourth, this book was the third of three oracles heb. Zechariah part 2 oracles concerning hypocritical fasting 7. Relevant bible teaching commentary book of malachi. For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, and all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble. In hebrew, the name comes from a word meaning messenger, which points to malachi s role as a prophet of the lord, delivering god. We know this because in malachis day the temple was already rebuilt malachi 1. One can take from the book however that the temple in jerusalem has been rebuilt and that the priests are offering sacrifices malachi 1. However, based on the content of the book, it becomes clear that malachi. The book of malachi is quoted four times in the new testament. The reformation effected by nehemiah in the earlier part of his administration had been maintained by his own personal influence and political authority. The book begins with a description of the wasteland of edom and ends with a warning of israels destruction. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of malachi.
The book of malachi occupies a special place in the canon of scriptures. The name lord almighty occurs 20 times see note on 1sa 1. The purpose of this book is that malachi wrote to ensure that the. The old testament prophet, malachi, knew the art of conversation. An exegetical commentary haggai, zechariah, malachi 4 lessons. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of malachi kindle edition by henry, matthew. 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. 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 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. 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. Malachi, the name of the last book of the ot, means my messenger. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after the return from captivity in babylon. 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. Book of malachi overview insight for living ministries. Malachi 2 commentary old testament matthew henry st. The minor prophets not online but listed because it such a well done commentary.
Malachi was called into this situation to explain the delay in the fulfillment of gods restoration promises. Malachi means messenger, and it is translated as my messenger in malachi 3. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. The book of malachi was written between 440 and 400 b. And the day which is coming shall burn them up, says the lord of. Commentary on the book of malachi relevant bible teaching. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of malachi, and the following are five of the best. This book is titled malachi because that is the name of the prophet who wrote the book. Commentary on the book of malachi malachi 1 1the oracle of the word of the lord to israel through malachi. Malachi is a book of messengers, and five can be identified.