Malachi 2:15 (WEB)
Did he not make you one, although he had the residue of the Spirit? Why one? He sought godly offspring. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let no one deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.
Catechism · 1
“Seeing God's covenant with Israel in the image of exclusive and faithful married love, the prophets prepared the Chosen People's conscience for a deepened understanding of the unity and indissolubility of marriage.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Hos 1-3; Isa 54; 62; Jer 2-3; 31; Ezek 16; 23; Mal 2:13-17.
Fathers and councils · 1
“This has the sanction of the prophet: “Thou shalt not forsake the wife of thy youth.”” — editor's note: Mal. ii. 15.
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Cross-references · 2
Cited together in Catechism §1611.
Cited together in Catechism §1611.