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Malachi 2:16-17
English Standard Version
Malachi 2:16-17
English Standard Version
16 “For (A)the man who does not love his wife but divorces her,[a] says the Lord, the God of Israel, covers[b] his garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit, and (B)do not be faithless.”
The Messenger of the Lord
17 (C)You have wearied the Lord with your words. (D)But you say, “How have we wearied him?” (E)By saying, “Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delights in them.” Or by asking, (F)“Where is the God of justice?”
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- Malachi 2:16 Hebrew who hates and divorces
- Malachi 2:16 Probable meaning (compare Septuagint and Deuteronomy 24:1–4); or “The Lord, the God of Israel, says that he hates divorce, and him who covers
Malachi 2:16-17
New International Version
Malachi 2:16-17
New International Version
16 “The man who hates and divorces his wife,(A)” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect,”[a](B) says the Lord Almighty.
So be on your guard,(C) and do not be unfaithful.
Breaking Covenant Through Injustice
17 You have wearied(D) the Lord with your words.
“How have we wearied him?” you ask.(E)
By saying, “All who do evil are good in the eyes of the Lord, and he is pleased(F) with them” or “Where is the God of justice?(G)”
Footnotes
- Malachi 2:16 Or “I hate divorce,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “because the man who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,”
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