And this have ye done again, as the second transgression which the Lord found it necessary to rebuke, covering the altar of the Lord with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, namely, by causing their divorced wives to come to the Sanctuary and there register their lament over the injustice received, insomuch that He, the God of the covenant, regardeth not the offering any more or receiveth it with good will at your hand, He wanted nothing of their worship while the conditions were such. "Their divorced wives repair to the altar of Jehovah, there to pour out their hearts before Him, to complain of the cruel treatment accorded them, and to seek His help. " (Lange.)

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