Matthew Poole and continuators on Malachi 1:13

13 Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness is it? and ye have snuffed at it, saith the LORD of hosts, and ye brought that which was torn , and the lame, and the sick: thus ye brought an offering : should I accept this of your hands? saith the LORD .

To those sins before mentioned, the Priest chiefly, and the people with them added this also, that they openly complained of Gods service.

What a toil and drudgery is it to observe every point of the Law about ordering our selves, and the Sacrifices!

In token of discontent, and that you thought it was all needless labour would not examin your Sacrifices as you should.

For want of value for the Ordinance and Patience in examining whether the Sacrifice were perfect and according to Law, you Priests accepted and offered the torn, and blind, &c. which are expresly forbidden to be made Sacrifices, vid. ver. 8. let. u.

With such minds snuffing at my service, and with such Sacrifices, unfit for mine Altar, have they wearied themselves somewhat, but their God more; should he receive this at their hands?

i. e. 'tis not at all fit to be accepted, nor will our God receive it.

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