Malachi 1 Commentary

The LORD reaffirms His faithful commitment to the Israelites by contrasting them with the Edomites, whom He will forever destroy for their wicked deeds.

The LORD rebukes the priests for dishonoring Him through their disobedient worship and defiled sacrifices. He wishes someone would shut the temple doors to stop these vain offerings.

The LORD predicts a day when every nation will exalt Him, acknowledge His greatness, and honor His name. This puts to shame the priests of Malachi’s day. They offer stolen and sickly animals for sacrifice. They make vows they do not fulfill. God declares His glory and again warns the priests that all people, even Gentiles, one day will worship Him.