Malachi 2:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
For the LORD, the God of Israel, says that he hates putting away: for one covers violence with his garment, says the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that all of you deal not treacherously.
Malachi 2:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For I hate putting away, saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, and him that covereth his garment with violence, saith Jehovah of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.
Malachi 2:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
“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.
Malachi 2:16 (BSB)
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What does Malachi 2:16 say?
Malachi 2:16 in modern King James wording reads: "For the LORD, the God of Israel, says that he hates putting away: for one covers violence with his garment, says the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that all of you deal not treacherously."
Where is Malachi 2:16 found in the Bible?
Malachi 2:16 is verse 16 of chapter 2 of the book of Malachi, in the Old Testament. Malachi has 4 chapters.
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