Key-word, “Robbery;” Key-verse, 3:8.-Malachi means “My Messenger.” He was sent to denounce practices that dishonored God and his worship, and to strengthen the hands of Nehemiah in reforming abuses. His message closes the Old Testament. But through four centuries of silence he foresees another messenger who is to prepare the way of the Lord; and the advent of the Lord himself, the greatest Messenger of all, the “Angel of the covenant.” [p. 89] HBS 41.6