Malachi 2:1

1 But now, this command is for you, priests:

Malachi 2:1 Meaning and Commentary

Malachi 2:1

And now, O ye priests
That despised and profaned the name of the Lord; that suffered such corrupt and illegal sacrifices to be brought and offered up: this commandment [is] for you:
of giving glory to the name of God; of taking care of his worship; of teaching the people knowledge, and directing them in the way in which they should walk; as follows:

Malachi 2:1 In-Context

1 But now, this command is for you, priests:

2 If you don't listen, or don't intend to glorify my name, says the LORD of heavenly forces, then I will send a curse among you. I will curse your blessings, and I mean really curse them, because none of you intend to do it.

3 I am about to denounce your offspring; I will scatter feces on your faces, the feces of your festivals. Then I will lift you up to me,

4 and you will know that I have sent this command to you so that my covenant with Levi can continue to exist, says the LORD of heavenly forces.

5 My covenant with him involved life and peace, which I gave him, and also fear so that he honored me. He was in awe of my name.