Matthew Poole and continuators on Malachi 2:7
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Malachi2:7
7 For the priests lips should keep knowledg , and they should seek the law at his mouth : for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
Those forementioned excellent Priests did so teach, and so live forasmuch as they did well consider 'twas their duty to be well acquainted with, and to have a great insight into the Law of God.
It is that their office binds them to; it is duty of all Gods people to know his Law, but the Priests duty to know it more then others, Lev. 10.11. for they were to teach Israel, Deut. 33.10.
The People of Israel.
In difficult cases, in controversies, &c. the people were to consult, and advise with the Priests, and enquire what the Law said in the case.
Interpreter, Ambassadour, or Legate of the Lord of hosts with the people, Leiger among them, and who therefore ought to be advised with, about his Lords mind.
Marginal references: Deut. 17.9, 10. Jer. 18.18.
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