I have written an academic paper Malachi 2:16, ancient versions and English translations, and how they apply to domestic abuse. In this paper I examine and compare the ancient textual witnesses to the verse, showing how the verse has been variously translated into English. I then show how the verse applies to situations where a… Continue reading Malachi 2:16, ancient versions and English translations, and how they apply to domestic abuse — a paper by Barbara Roberts
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If a man hates his wife he should set her free from the marriage. That’s what Malachi 2:16 says.
Post last updated Sept 2026. I first rebutted the idea that 'God hates divorce' in 2008, in my book Not Under Bondage [affiliate link]. Since then, the New Matthew Bible Project has inspired me to research how Malachi 2:16 has been rendered in old versions of Scripture. I've looked at the Septuagint, the Dead Sea… Continue reading If a man hates his wife he should set her free from the marriage. That’s what Malachi 2:16 says.