Malachi 2:16
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“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.”
לְבוּשׁ
A garment, a coat. Lebuwsh. God clothed them. He covers what we cannot cover ourselves. Grace is the garment God provides for human shame.
שָׁלַח
sending away
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שָׁלַח
To send. Shalach. God sent His Son. He still sends people today. You are sent. Every believer is a sent one carrying His authority.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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יְהֹוָה
Yahweh
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יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
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צָבָא
of hosts
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צָבָא
Host, army, warfare. Tsaba. The LORD of hosts. The commander of angel armies. His forces are beyond counting.
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חָמָס
violence
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חָמָס
violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. unjust gain
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שָׂנֵא
he hates
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שָׂנֵא
to hate (personally)
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