Malachi 2:16
“For I hate divorce," says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with violence!" says Yahweh of Armies. "Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you don't deal treacherously.”
— Malachi 2:16
About this verse
Malachi 2:16 comes from the book of Malachi, written during the Return (~516 BC) period. The setting is marriage covenant. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include marriage permanence, divine hatred of divorce, covenant faithfulness. Notable phrases: I hate divorce; covers his garment with violence; take heed to your spirit. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
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Return (~516 BC)
Emotion
angry
Type
prophecy
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