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.
You're asking 'Why though?' Here's why, God was right there watching when you made promises to your wife, the one you married when you were young. You've been totally unfaithful to her, but she's still your partner, the one you made a covenant with.
God sees how you treat the person you promised to love forever.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Malachi, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were rebuilding their society, but many were breaking their marital vows through divorce, which reflected a deeper spiritual unfaithfulness. The prophet Malachi spoke on behalf of God to condemn this treachery, emphasizing that marriage is a sacred covenant witnessed by God, as part of a broader call for the people to return to covenant loyalty. This context highlights the post-exilic struggles of Israel, where personal and national faithfulness were intertwined.
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