Malachi 2:16

For, &c. = For [as] hating putting away, hath Jehovah, Israel's God, spoken; and [as hating him that] hath carried violence concealed in his clothing, hath Jehovah Sabaioth spoken, therefore, &c.

God = Heh. Elohim . App-4 .

saith = hath said.

that He hateth, &c. = I hate.

putting away = divorce. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 24:1 ).

with his garment. Compare Pas. Mal 73:6 ; Psalms 109:18 , Psalms 109:29 Proverbs 28:13 , Isaiah 30:1 .