Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
the Burnt offering » Incapable of removing sin, and reconciling to God
You have not desired sacrifice and meal offering. You have opened my ears. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required.
I do not reprove you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings, which are constantly (always) in front of me.
Earth » Earth belonging to the lord
He raises the poor from the dust. He lifts up the needy from the dunghill to set them among the princes. He causes them to inherit a throne of glory (honor). The pillars of the earth are Jehovah's. He sets the world on them.
He blessed him and said: Blessed be Abram by God Most High, maker of heaven and earth.
Jehovah called Moses from the mountain. So Moses went up the mountain to God. Jehovah told him: This is what you must say to the descendants of Jacob. Tell the Israelites: You have seen what I did to Egypt and how I carried you on the wings of eagles and brought you to me. If you will obey me and are faithful to the terms of my covenant, then out of all the nations you will be my own special possession, for all the earth is mine.
Behold, heaven and the highest heavens belong to Jehovah your God, even the earth and all that is in it.
You are great and powerful, glorious, splendid, and majestic. Everything in heaven and earth is yours, and you, O Jehovah, are king, supreme ruler over all.
([Psalm of David]) The earth and all it contains the world and those who dwell in it belong to Jehovah.
For God is the King of all the earth. Sing praises with a contemplative poem. God rules over the nations, God sits on His holy throne. The princes of the people have assembled as the people of the God of Abraham. For the rulers (shields) (protectors) of the earth belong to God! He has ascended to the heights.
Listen, my people, and I will speak. Hear O Israel, while I testify against you: I am God, your God! I do not reprove you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings, which are constantly (always) in front of me. But I will not accept another young bull from your household or a single male goat from your pens. read more.
Every living thing in the forest, even the cattle on a thousand hills, is mine. I know every bird in the mountains. Everything that moves in the fields is mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all that it contains are mine.
Every living thing in the forest, even the cattle on a thousand hills, is mine. I know every bird in the mountains. Everything that moves in the fields is mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all that it contains are mine.
O Jehovah God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty Jehovah? Your faithfulness also surrounds you. You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them. You crushed Rahab like one who is slain. You scattered your enemies with your mighty arm (power). read more.
The heavens and the earth are yours. You have founded the world and all it contains.
The heavens and the earth are yours. You have founded the world and all it contains.
For the earth and that which fills it is Jehovah's. (Psalm 24:1) If a nonbeliever invites you to a feast and you feel you must go eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience sake. But if any man says to you: This is offered in sacrifice to idols, do not eat for the sake of the one who said it and for conscience sake.
Offerings » Useless when not accompanied by genuine piety
You have not desired sacrifice and meal offering. You have opened my ears. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required.
Samuel said: What is more pleasing to Jehovah, burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Obeying is better than sacrifice. To pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
Thus says Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel: Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices and eat flesh. For I did not speak to your fathers, or command them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings and sacrifices. I gave them this command: 'Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. You will walk in all the way that I command you that it may be well with you.'
Lebanon is not sufficient for altar fires, nor its animals enough for burnt offerings.
To love him with all the heart, and with all understanding, and with total strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is much more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
I desire loving-kindness (mercy), not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
What purpose does frankincense come to me from Sheba and the sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable and your sacrifices are not pleasing to me.
Whoever kills a bull is like someone who kills a person. Whoever sacrifices a lamb is like someone who breaks a dog's neck. Whoever offers a grain sacrifice is like someone who offers pig's blood. Whoever burns incense is like someone who worships an idol. People have certainly chosen their own ways, and they delight in detestable things.
They offer sacrifices to me and eat the meat of sacrifices, but I, Jehovah, do not accept these sacrifices. Now I will remember their wickedness and punish them because of their sins. They will go back to Egypt.
Even if they go without food, I will not listen to their cries for help. Even if they sacrifice burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not be pleased with them. But I will destroy these people with wars, famines, and plagues.
You do not desire sacrifice. Otherwise, I would offer one to you. You are not pleased with burnt offerings. The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. O God, you do not despise a broken and sorrowful (contrite) heart.
To practice righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
I do not reprove you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings, which are constantly (always) in front of me. But I will not accept another young bull from your household or a single male goat from your pens. Every living thing in the forest, even the cattle on a thousand hills, is mine. read more.
I know every bird in the mountains. Everything that moves in the fields is mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all that it contains are mine. Do I eat the meat of bulls or drink the blood of male goats? Bring your thanks to God as a sacrifice, and pay (make good) your vows to the Most High.
I know every bird in the mountains. Everything that moves in the fields is mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all that it contains are mine. Do I eat the meat of bulls or drink the blood of male goats? Bring your thanks to God as a sacrifice, and pay (make good) your vows to the Most High.
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination! How much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind?
Jehovah says: What do your many animal sacrifices mean to me? I have had enough of your burnt offerings of rams and enough fat from your fattened calves. I am not pleased with the blood of bulls, lambs, or male goats. Who requires you to trample on my courtyards when you appear in my presence? Do not bring any more worthless grain offerings. Your incense is disgusting to me! So are your New Moon Festivals, your days of worship, and the assemblies you call. I cannot endure your evil assemblies! read more.
I hate your New Moon Festivals and your appointed festivals. They are a burden to me. I am tired of putting up with them.
I hate your New Moon Festivals and your appointed festivals. They are a burden to me. I am tired of putting up with them.
I hate, I despise (reject) your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies. Yes, even if you offer me your burnt offerings and meal offerings, I will not accept them. Neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. Take the noise of your songs away from me! I will not listen to the melody of your harps. read more.
Justice should roll down as waters and righteousness as a mighty stream.
Justice should roll down as waters and righteousness as a mighty stream.
With what shall I come before Jehovah? Shall I bow down before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with year old calves? Will Jehovah be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my first-born for my transgression, the fruit of my body for my sin? He told you, O lowly man, what is good and what Jehovah requires of you. You should display justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God!
Offerings » Unacceptable, without gratitude
I do not reprove you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings, which are constantly (always) in front of me.
Bring your thanks to God as a sacrifice, and pay (make good) your vows to the Most High.
Reproof » God reproving
Listen, my people, and I will speak. Hear O Israel, while I testify against you: I am God, your God! I do not reprove you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings, which are constantly (always) in front of me.