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Malachi 2:16
16 For the man who hates and divorces, says the Lord, the God of Israel, covers [1] his garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit, and do not be faithless.


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[1] Probable meaning (compare Septuagint and Deuteronomy 24:1-4); or For the Lord, the God of Israel, says that he hates divorce, and him who covers

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