Elijah the prophet] Matthew 17:12. Mark 9:11. This Christ expoundeth of John the Baptist, Matth. 11. 13, 14. who shall come in the spirit and power of Eliah, Luke 1:17. and is aptly compared to him both for his zeale and restoring religion. the great and dreadfull day] That magnificent appearing of the Sonne of God in the flesh, accompanied with the consuming power, set down, Chap. 3. 2. and 4. 1. especially in regard of the Jews, who shall be destroyed by him for their rebellion and ingratitude.