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Malachi 2:6

Malachi 2:6
The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The law of truth was in his mouth,.... The Gospel, the word and doctrine of truth; which comes from the God of truth; is concerning Christ the truth and men are guided into it by the Spirit of truth;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The law of truth was in his mouth - Apart from those cases, which were brought to the priests at the tabernacle (Deu 17:9-11; Deu 19:17 (add Deu 21:5; Eze 44:23-24), hence, the use of אלהים Exo 21:6;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Malachi 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 priests! that despise my name. But the crimes there charged upon them they were…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The law of truth Teaching, as a function of the priesthood, entered into the original idea and constitution of the office (Deu 33:10; Lev 10:11), and was revived in connection with it after the return…