The translation and application of Malachi 2:16 is very significant when dealing with domestic abuse. I have published a paper Malachi 2:16, ancient versions and English translations, and how they apply to domestic abuse. The paper examines and compares the ancient textual witnesses to that verse, how the verse has been variously translated into English,… 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.
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.
