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Malachi 2:14 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Malachi 2:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Malachi chapter 2 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.”
Malachi 2:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Malachi 2:14
Yet ye say, Wherefore? Israel's question reveals stunning spiritual obtuseness—they're genuinely puzzled why God rejects their worship. Malachi's entire prophecy features this pattern of divine accusation followed by incredulous denial (1:2, 1:6, 1:7, 2:17, 3:7-8, 3:13). Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth—עֵד (ed, witness) recalls God's role at the marriage covenant. Every marriage occurs before the divine witness who guarantees covenant fidelity.Against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant—חֲבֶרֶת (ch...
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“although he had the residue of the Spirit? Why one? He sought a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit”
“which he has given you under the sun”
“even a wife of youth”
“or if you take wives besides my daughters”
“and against the adulterers”
“they were not at all ashamed”
“Yahweh be a true and faithful witness among us”
“and forgets the covenant of her God:”
“and looked at you”
“you peoples”