I have written an academic paper Malachi 2:16, ancient versions and English translations, and how they apply to domestic abuse. In the 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 substantially updated Aug-Sept 2026. In Coverdale's translation of Malachi 2:16, God message to husbands is "If you hate your wife, release her! Let her go free! And give her a clothing for the scorn. Look well to your spirit, and do not despise her." Malachi 2:16 was identical in the 1535 Coverdale Bible and… Continue reading If a man hates his wife he should set her free from the marriage. That’s what Malachi 2:16 says.