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NASB | Malachi 2:16 "For I hate divorce," says the LORD, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with wrong," says the LORD of hosts. "So take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Malachi 2:16 "For I hate divorce," says the LORD, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with wrong and violence," says the LORD of hosts. "Therefore keep watch on your spirit, so that you do not deal treacherously [with your wife]." |
Bible Question (short): Does Malachi 2:16 allow divorce in abuse |
Question (full): NIV translation says:"I hate divorce" says the Lord God of Israel, "and I hate a man's covering himself with violence as well as with his garment" How do we reconcile this NIV version with NASB and AMP versions you have? What exactly does this verse mean? Does this permit women to divorce abusive husbands? |