God hates it when men are violent and when they wear clothing?

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Malachi 2:16

I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel, "and I hate a man's covering himself with violence as well as with his garment," says the LORD Almighty.
So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith.
 
presuming your question is sincere...

Your translation is phrased confusingly. The Lord hates people covering themselves with violence in a manner similar to the way they cover themselves with garments. It's a comparison, not a double condemnation.

My version reads "For I hate divorce, says the Lord the God of Israel, and covering one's garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts." Which is slightly more clear.
 
No, no the living God hates divorce!

What the Scripture is saying is that getting divorced is like having yourself covered in violence, that means your body as well as the clothes a person is wearing - Covered!

So, we are told in this Scripture to guard our self in our spirit (God is spirit) and not to let go of our faith in the living God.

Be Blessed:-)
 
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