KJV ORIGINAL
For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God, the one who's been with Israel from day one, says he absolutely hates divorce. When someone abandons their marriage, they're basically covering up the damage they're doing — like throwing a blanket over violence and pretending it's not there. So watch your heart and don't betray the person you promised to love.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God sees through the excuses we make when we break our promises to the people we're supposed to protect.
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