The Divine Institution of Marriage
Homilist
Malachi 2:13-15
And this have you done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out…


1. It implies a loving union of two, and only two souls, until death.

2. It has been sadly outraged in all ages. Polygamy, cruelty, and mutual unfaithfulness are outrages on it.

3. The outrage of this institution is fraught with calamitous results. It is abhorrent to God. It involves violence.

(Homilist.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand.

WEB: This again you do: you cover the altar of Yahweh with tears, with weeping, and with sighing, because he doesn't regard the offering any more, neither receives it with good will at your hand.




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