Mal 2:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. In doing so ( ) he did his duty as a priest, "for," &c. knowledge —of the law, its doctrines, and positive and negative precepts ( ). the law —that is, its true sense. messenger of . . . Lord —the interpreter of His will; compare as to the prophets, . So ministers are called "ambassadors of Christ" ( ); and the bishops of the seven churches in Revelation, "angels" or messengers ( ; compare ).

Malachi 2:7

7. In doing so (Mal 2:6) he did his duty as a priest, "for," &c.

knowledge—of the law, its doctrines, and positive and negative precepts (Le 10:10, 11; De 24:8; Jer 18:18; Hag 2:11).

the law—that is, its true sense.

messenger of . . . Lord—the interpreter of His will; compare as to the prophets, Hag 1:13. So ministers are called "ambassadors of Christ" (2Co 5:20); and the bishops of the seven churches in Revelation, "angels" or messengers (Re 2:1, 8, 12, 18; 3:1, 7, 14; compare Ga 4:14).