The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable--how much more so when brought with ill intent! Cross References Proverbs 15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. Proverbs 28:9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. Ecclesiastes 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Isaiah 66:3 Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog's neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig's blood; whoever offers incense is like one who praises an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations. Jeremiah 6:20 What use to Me is frankincense from Sheba or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please Me." Amos 5:22 Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle, I will have no regard. Chapter Outline 1. The king's heart in the hand of the LordJump to Previous Abomination Detestable Disgusting Evil Evil-Doers Intent Mind Offering Proceeds Purpose Sacrifice Wicked WickednessJump to Next Abomination Detestable Disgusting Evil Evil-Doers Intent Mind Offering Proceeds Purpose Sacrifice Wicked Wickedness |
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