16 “For [a]I hate [b](A)divorce,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “and [c]him who covers his garment with (B)violence,” says the Lord of armies. “So be careful about your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously.”

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  1. Malachi 2:16 Lit He hates
  2. Malachi 2:16 Lit sending away
  3. Malachi 2:16 Lit he covers

16 “The man who hates and divorces his wife,(A)” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect,”[a](B) says the Lord Almighty.

So be on your guard,(C) and do not be unfaithful.

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  1. Malachi 2:16 Or “I hate divorce,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “because the man who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,”