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Malachi 1:10

Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nothing? neither do you kindle fire on my altar for nothing. I have no pleasure in you, says the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Gratis? Are you not well paid? Why then perform you not your duty exactly? (Calmet) Septuagint, "Wherefore also among you shall the doors be shut, and my altar is not enkindled for nought "(Haydock) as if God menaced the Jews with the rejection of the temple, as the sequel does. (Calmet) Pleasure. Many other prophets had foretold the reprobation of the synagogue, but none more plainly. The reason is also assigned, viz., the ingratitude and repeated sins of the people, on which account the Gentiles of all countries shall be chosen. (Worthington)

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