DIVORCE?

New King James, Malachi 2:16, says "For the LORD God of Israel hates divorce, for it covers one’s garment with violence." Says the LORD of hosts," Therefore take heed of your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously."

Study section in spirit filled edition of New King James, by Jack Hayford says "Reject divorce as an answer to marital problems."

Stones Hebrew Tanach in Malachi 2:16, says "For he who hates [his wife] should divorce [her] says Hashem, God of Israel. He covers injustice with his garment says Hashem Master of Legions. Guard your spirit, do not commit betrayal."

Study note in Tanach says "A man who insists on retaining the wife he hates, is concealing his dislike, as if covering in injustice his garment. You should at least divorce the wives you dislike so that they should be free to remarry."

Note. Wive's is plural.

What do you think? According to Christianity, The supposed God is a compassionate and loving God. Would this God expect two people who hated each other to stay together or to separate and maybe find happiness with someone else?

Jim Lee. 13/9/99