Malachi 2:16

Overview - Malachi 2
He sharply reproves the priests for neglecting their covenant;
10 and the people for marrying strange wives;
13 and for putting away their former ones,
17 and for infidelity.
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Malachi 2:16  (King James Version)
For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.
 


the Lord
Deuteronomy 24:1-4 ; Isaiah 50:1 ; Matthew 5:31 Matthew 5:32 ; 19:3-9 Mark 10:2-12 ; Luke 16:18

that he hateth putting away or, if he hate her, put her
away
Hebrew to put away. covereth.
Proverbs 28:13 ; Isaiah 28:20 ; 59:6 Micah 7:2 Micah 7:3