Mal 3:8-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mal 3:8-9: 3:8-9 Malachi appeals to Judah for a comprehensive renewal of their practice of giving to the Lord. • Tithes , a tenth of the produce of the land, were required offerings (see Deut 12:6 , 11 , 17 ). Offerings were additional gifts or contributions made to the Lord or his sanctuary that included produce, material goods (such as construction materials or garments), or personal valuables (such as gold, silver, or precious stones). • Judah’s recent experience resulted from God’s curse (see Deut 28:20 , 27 ). Malachi thus urgently called the community to repent, turn to the Lord, and do what the covenant required.

bDeut 12:6►

eDeut 28:20►

‏ Malachi 3:8-9

Summary for Mal 3:8-9: 3:8-9 ^a Malachi appeals to Judah for a comprehensive renewal of their practice of giving to the Lord.

• Tithes, a tenth of the produce of the land, were required offerings (see Deut 12:6 ^b, 11 ^c, 17 ^d). Offerings were additional gifts or contributions made to the Lord or his sanctuary that included produce, material goods (such as construction materials or garments), or personal valuables (such as gold, silver, or precious stones).

• Judah’s recent experience resulted from God’s curse (see Deut 28:20 ^e, 27 ^f). Malachi thus urgently called the community to repent, turn to the Lord, and do what the covenant required.