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- Present that to your governor - "If you present that to your governor"
- Present - give as a gift to show respect
- will he accept you or will he show you favor? - "will he be pleased with you?" This is a rebuke. Alternate translation: "he will certainly not be pleased with you!" (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion)
- And now, ...gracious to us - Malachi is no longer speaking for God. He is talking directly to the Israelites.
- With such an offering on your part, will he receive any of you kindly? - "When you offer unacceptable sacrifices, will God be pleased with you?" This is a rebuke. Alternate translation: "If you offer unacceptable offerings, God will certainly not be pleased with you!"