Many Christians believe that God hates divorce. This mistaken idea comes from mis-translations of Malachi 2:16. I have been rebutting the idea that 'God hates divorce' since 2008. I wrote about it in my book Not Under Bondage [Affiliate link]. I am in the process of revising my book and the chapter on Malachi will… Continue reading If a man hates his wife he should set her free from the marriage. That’s what Malachi 2:16 says.
Author: Barbara Roberts
Author of "Not Under Bondage: Biblical Divorce for Abuse, Adultery and Desertion". cryingoutforjustice.blog.
mysteryofiniquity.blog. Survivor of abuse. Advocate for victims of abuse.
The 1611 King James Bible gave “if he hates her, put her away” as an alternate translation of Malachi 2:16.
Many people are unaware of the injustice which Christian victims of domestic abuse suffer in churches. Unpacking the erroneous notion that 'God hates divorce' is a vital element of giving justice to the abused. Where did the notion that 'God hates divorce' come from? It came into being through the King James Bible. I will… Continue reading The 1611 King James Bible gave “if he hates her, put her away” as an alternate translation of Malachi 2:16.
