Malachi 2:15 has been mistranslated and used as a clobber verse to shame abused wives. Some recent English versions have slightly improved their translation of this verse, but to my knowledge none have given serious consideration to how Myles Coverdale translated it in the early 1500s. In Coverdale's translation, God says to husbands: "If you… Continue reading If a man hates his wife he should set her free from the marriage. That’s what Malachi 2:16 says. Updated post.
Updated! “If thou hatest her, put her away, and give her a clothing for the scorn” – Malachi 2:16 in the Matthew Bible
The Matthew Bible’s translation of Malachi 2:16 honours the dignity of an abused wife and protects her safety. It restrains a hard-hearted man from endlessly exploiting and abusing his wife, having chained her to him in wedlock. It also restrains men from callously impoverishing and maligning their ex-wives. It validates the desire for justice and… Continue reading Updated! “If thou hatest her, put her away, and give her a clothing for the scorn” – Malachi 2:16 in the Matthew Bible