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Malachi 2:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet [is] she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.

Malachi 2:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Malachi 2:14

Theological / Devotional

Wherefore? This question is an evidence of the self-justifying skepticism of the people (see on ch. 1:2), which refuses to admit guilt. See p. 1122.

Wife of thy youth. Perhaps an indication that many of these wicked priests had put away their wives and taken other wives, possibly heathen women (see Ezra 9:1,2; Neh. 13:23-28). It is possible also that spiritual adultery is here alluded to, as in v. 11.

Dealt treacherously. That is, proved faithless. The LXX reads “forsaken.”

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