Malachi 2:16

Full Chapter

September 18, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

“For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith.

WEB

For I hate divorce,” says Yahweh, the God of Israel, “and him who covers his garment with violence!” says Yahweh of Armies. “Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you don’t deal treacherously.

YLT

For I hate sending away, said Jehovah, God of Israel, And He who hath covered violence with his clothing, said Jehovah of Hosts, And ye have been watchful over your spirit, And ye do not deal treacherously.

F.O.G Original

(16) “Indeed, I hate sending away divorce, says יהוה Yahweh the אֱלֹהִים Elohim of Isra’el. And he who covers his garment with violence,” says יהוה Yahweh-Tzva’ot. “So watch your ruach-spirit so that you don’t deal treacherously.”

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