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Malachi 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Malachi 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Malachi chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. that he: or, if he hate her, put her away putting: Heb. to put away”
Malachi 2:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Malachi 2:16
For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away—שָׂנֵא שַׁלַּח (sane shalach, literally 'he hates sending away/divorce') is God's unambiguous verdict. While Deuteronomy 24:1-4 permitted divorce certificates to regulate an existing practice, Malachi reveals God's heart: He hates divorce itself. This doesn't merely describe divine distaste but covenant violation that provokes holy hatred of injustice. The triadic title 'LORD, the God of Israel' emphasizes the speaker's authority—this is covenant Yahweh's definitive word.For one covereth violence with his garment—the obscure ph...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Malachi 2:16
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“testing him”
“and asked him”
“and marries another”
“but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
“Where is the bill of your mother's divorce”
“and there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; every man hunts his brother with a net.”
“neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity”
“and marries her”
“and the blanket is too narrow to wrap oneself in.”