Malachi 2:16

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

“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.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
For the LORD{H3068}, the God{H430} of Israel{H3478}, saith{H559}{(H8804)} that he hateth{H8130}{(H8804)} putting away{H7971}{(H8763)}: for one covereth{H3680}{(H8765)} violence{H2555} with his garment{H3830}, saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068} of hosts{H6635}: therefore take heed{H8104}{(H8738)} to your spirit{H7307}, that ye deal not treacherously{H898}{(H8799)}.
Strong's King James
(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."
The F.O.G*
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.
Young's Literal Translation

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