248. Chapter 2 [Malachi] 1-4 Unless they worship the Lord, all worship will be perverted and profane. 4 5-7 Through the Word it is granted them to have conjunction with the Lord, who is here meant by "Levi." 4 8-10 They have departed from the Word, and have thereby dissolved the conjunction. 4 11 They have worshipped another god, whence came profanation; 3, 4 12 wherefore they will perish. 3 13 Therefore their external worship is not accepted. 3 14-16 They have severed themselves from the church, 3 17 even by their calling evil good. 3