Malachi 2:14

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Yet you say, 'Why?' Because Yahweh has been witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have dealt treacherously, though she is your companion, and the wife of your covenant.

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Jerusalem was the center of postexilic Judah’s worship, where the rebuilt temple stood and covenant faithfulness was publicly taught. Malachi addresses this community’s unfaithfulness in marriage, showing that betrayal of one’s wife violated the covenant obligations they professed before God there.

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Malachi 2:14 mentions Jerusalem.

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