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John 3:28 to Malachi 3:1

NT Text: John 3:28

OT Source(s):

  • Malachi 3:1 ("I send my messenger to prepare the way before me")

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Promise-Fulfillment

Anchor Text: Mal 3:1 — Behold I Send My Messenger

Significance: Baptist as messenger/forerunner preparing for Messiah. Malachi 4:5 identifies forerunner as Elijah, which Jesus applies to Baptist in Synoptics. Baptist stands ready to do bridegroom's bidding, with Jesus as Israel's awaited king (cf. Isaiah 62:4-5; Jeremiah 2:2; Hosea 2:16-20 for Israel as bride of Yahweh).