Malachi 2:16 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

For, &c.. For [as] hating putting away, hath Jehovah, Israel's God, spoken; and [as hating him that] hath carried violence concealed in his clothing, hath Jehovah Sabaioth spoken, therefore, &c.

God. Heh. Elohim. App-4.

saith. hath said.

that He hateth, &c.. I hate.

putting away. divorce. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 24:1).

with his garment. Compare Pas. Mal 73:6. Psalms 109:18; Psalms 109:29 Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 30:1.

Malachi 2:16

16 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.