Malachi 1:9

beseech God lit. stroke or smooth the face of God, i.e. propitiate or seek the favour of God. See Daniel 9:13; Psalms 45:12, and note on Zechariah 7:2.

It is not a call to repentance, but a challenge to put it to the proof whether, their conduct being such as it is ("this hath been by your means"), God will regard them in the discharge of their office as intercessors for the people.

this hath been such irreverence as has been described above. Or if we follow the more exact marginal rendering both of A.V. and R.V., "This hath been," i.e. such offerings have been received, "from your hand."

regard your persons Rather, accept any of your persons, R.V. Is there one of you whose person He will accept?