Malachi 1:13

what a wearinessis it!] i.e. the service of the Sanctuary.

torn Rather, taken by violence. R.V.

ye brought an offering Rather, ye bring the offering, R.V. The reference is perhaps to "the (stated, public) offerings," which the priests provided out of the Temple funds entrusted to them (Nehemiah 10:32-33). Comp. "the offering of Judah and Jerusalem," Malachi 3:4. By purchasing cheap and unworthy animals they would increase their own portion of the fund. But Malachi 1:12; Malachi 1:14make it clear that similar abuses were tolerated in the private sacrifices of individuals.