One who hates and divorces”, says the LORD, the God of Israel, “covers his garment with violence!” says the LORD of Armies. “Therefore pay attention to your spirit, that you don’t be unfaithful.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 16. Garment; that is of every man that putteth away his wife without just cause; notwithstanding that God permitted it in the law, to prevent the evil of murder. Challoner.—The original may receive this sense; or the woman must blame herself if she were hateful, (Deuteronomy 24:1) and the man acted not treacherously. Calmet.—Septuagint “iniquity shall cover your thoughts.” Bible.—It should be “garments,” ενδυματα, though S. Jerom and the printed edit. read ενθυμηματα, ( Calmet.) “thoughts.” The first part contains the objection, and the second God’s reply. Saint Jerome Bible.