Mal 2:17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mal 2:17-3:5: 2:17–3:5 Malachi’s fourth message concerns the disparity between God’s justice and human justice (2:17 ). If the book of Malachi were a courtroom drama, the fourth message would be the formal indictment against Judah. Malachi indicts dutiful but heartless religiosity (see 3:14 ) that acts contrary to God’s justice; he appeals for honesty and genuine social concern. 2:17 Malachi’s audience had wearied God by questioning his justice.

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‏ Malachi 2:17

Summary for Mal 2:17-3:5: 2:17–3:5 ^a Malachi’s fourth message concerns the disparity between God’s justice and human justice (2:17 ^b). If the book of Malachi were a courtroom drama, the fourth message would be the formal indictment against Judah. Malachi indicts dutiful but heartless religiosity (see 3:14 ^c) that acts contrary to God’s justice; he appeals for honesty and genuine social concern. 2:17 ^d Malachi’s audience had wearied God by questioning his justice.