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Malachi 2:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Malachi 2:15

Verse 15 of 17

Scripture focus

And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.

Malachi 2:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Malachi 2:15

Theological / Devotional

Make one. The Hebrew of the first clause is somewhat obscure. The RSV reads, “Has not the one God made and sustained for us the spirit of life?” The admonition of the last part of the verse is clear. This, in turn, may give the clue to the meaning of the first part. The prophet is calling for a reformation in the treacherous dealings of the priests with the wives of their youth (see on v. 14). Hence the question “Did not he make one?” may be a reference to God’s plan that man and wife be “one flesh” (see on Gen. 2:24). The Lord strongly condemns the men of Malachi’s day, who by divorcing their lawful wives were violating the fundamental principle of unity in the marriage relationship.

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