Malachi 1:9

1:9 But now plead for God’s favor ¹  that he might be gracious to us. ²  “With this kind of offering in your hands, how can he be pleased with you?” asks the Lord who rules over all.

Malachi 2:8

2:8 You, however, have turned from the way. You have caused many to violate the law; ³  you have corrupted the covenant with Levi,” ⁴  says the Lord who rules over all.

[1:9]  ¹ tn Heb “seek the face of God.”

[1:9]  ² tn After the imperative, the prefixed verbal form with vav conjunction indicates purpose (cf. NASB, NRSV).

[2:8]  ³ tn The definite article embedded within בַּתּוֹרָה (battorah) may suggest that the Torah is in mind and not just “ordinary” priestly instruction, though it might refer to the instruction previously mentioned (v. 7).

[2:8]  ⁴ tn Or “the Levitical covenant.”