Malachi 2:13-16 says tears were covering the altar. Who was shedding those tears? Why were they weeping? Very likely it was women who were weeping because their husbands despised them. ‘Tears covering the altar’ is a figure of speech. Malachi probably didn’t mean that women were literally leaning over the altar weeping. Remember 1 Samuel… Continue reading Who was shedding tears in Malachi 2? Why were they weeping?
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“God hates divorce” is a mistranslation — Malachi 2:16 Digest
Post last updated 19 Oct 2026. I believe the best translation of Malachi 2:16 is Myles Coverdale's. His translation protects and honours the dignity of oppressed women. I updated several of these posts in 2026. All links are posts by me, unless stated otherwise. If a man hates his wife he should set her free… Continue reading “God hates divorce” is a mistranslation — Malachi 2:16 Digest