37 Bible Verses about Sacrifices

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1 Corinthians 10:20

On the contrary, what the heathen sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have communion with demons.

Hebrews 10:8

First when it is said, Thou hast no longing for, thou takest no delight in Sacrifices and offerings, or whole burnt offerings and sin offerings,

Hebrews 10:5

It is for this reason that the Christ, on coming into the world, declared. Sacrifice and offerings thou dost not desire, But a body didst thou prepare for me;

1 Corinthians 8:4

Now as to eating food that has been offered to idols, we know well that an idol has no real existence in the universe, and that there is no God but One.

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Armies » March in ranks » Sacrifices

Sacrifices » Human beings offered as

Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation

Hebrews 9:9

This is a parable, for the present time, according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered that are not able, as far as conscience is concerned, to perfect the worshiper;

Sacrifices » Of praise

More verses: Jonah 2:9

Sacrifices » Required to be perfect and without blemish

Sacrifices » Offered to false gods, are offered to devils

1 Corinthians 10:20

On the contrary, what the heathen sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have communion with demons.

Sacrifices » Were typical of Christ's sacrifice

1 Corinthians 5:7

Then get rid of the old leaven, so that you may be like a new lump, as you are now unleavened. For our Paschal Lamb has already been sacrificed, Christ himself.

Hebrews 10:11-12

For while every priest stands, day after day, at his ministrations, and many times repeats the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins, this Priest, after offering one Sacrifice for sins, sat down forever on God's right hand;

Sacrifices » Figurative

Philippians 4:18

But I give you a receipt in full for all things abound. I am amply supplied with what you sent by Epaphroditus??n odor of sweet fragrance, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.

More verses: Zephaniah 1:7-8

Sacrifices » Divine institution of

Sacrifices » Of righteousness

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving

Sacrifices » Generally the best of their kind

Sacrifices » Were offered » By the patriarchs

Sacrifices » Often consumed by fire from heaven

Sacrifices » The covenants of God confirmed by

Hebrews 9:19-20

For after every commandment according to the law had been spoken by Moses to the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people. saying, This is the blood of that testament which God commanded in regard to you.

Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for offering, to idols

Sacrifices » Were offered » Yearly

Sacrifices » The priests » Appointed to offer

Sacrifices » Were offered » In faith of a coming saviour

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice more acceptable than that of Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it he, although he is dead, still speaks.

Hebrews 11:28

By faith he established the Passover, and the sprinkling with blood, in order that the Destroying Angel might not touch the firstborn.

Sacrifices » Without obedience, worthless

Mark 12:33

and that beside him there is none other, and to love him with all one's heart and with all one's understanding and with all one's might, and to love one's neighbor as oneself is far beyond all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices."

Sacrifices » To be offered to God alone

Sacrifices » Figurative » Of praise

Sacrifices » Could not take away sin

Hebrews 9:9

This is a parable, for the present time, according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered that are not able, as far as conscience is concerned, to perfect the worshiper;

Hebrews 10:1-11

For the Law, being only a shadow of the good things to come, and not their very substance, its priests cannot with the same sacrifice which year after year they offer continually, make perfect those who draw near. Otherwise would they not have ceased to be offered? Because the worshippers having been once cleansed, would have had no more consciousness of sin. But on the other hand, in these sacrifices sins are called to memory, year after year. read more.
For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sin. It is for this reason that the Christ, on coming into the world, declared. Sacrifice and offerings thou dost not desire, But a body didst thou prepare for me; In whole burnt offerings and sin offerings Thou hast taken no pleasure. Then I said, "I am come??n the roll of the book it is written of me??o do thy will, O God." First when it is said, Thou hast no longing for, thou takest no delight in Sacrifices and offerings, or whole burnt offerings and sin offerings, (offerings regularly made under the law), and then it is added, Lo, I come to do thy will, he does away with the first, in order that he may establish the second. And it is by this will that we have been sanctified by the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. For while every priest stands, day after day, at his ministrations, and many times repeats the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins,

Sacrifices » Were accepted when offered in sincerity and faith

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice more acceptable than that of Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it he, although he is dead, still speaks.

Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation

Sacrifices » Were offered » After the departure of israel from egypt

Sacrifices » The jews » Unaccepted in, on account of sin

Sacrifices » To be brought to the place appointed by God

Sacrifices » On great occasions, very numerous

Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Trespass offering for intentional sins

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Benevolence

Philippians 4:18

But I give you a receipt in full for all things abound. I am amply supplied with what you sent by Epaphroditus??n odor of sweet fragrance, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom

2 Timothy 4:6

I for my part am a libation already being poured in sacrifice; and the time of my unmooring is at hand.

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Devotedness

Sacrifices » Were offered » Under the mosaic dispensation

Hebrews 10:1-3

For the Law, being only a shadow of the good things to come, and not their very substance, its priests cannot with the same sacrifice which year after year they offer continually, make perfect those who draw near. Otherwise would they not have ceased to be offered? Because the worshippers having been once cleansed, would have had no more consciousness of sin. But on the other hand, in these sacrifices sins are called to memory, year after year.

Sacrifices » Were offered » For individuals

Sacrifices » No leaven » Offered

Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for not treating with respect

Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Burnt offering wholly consumed by fire

Sacrifices » Consisted of » Fruits of the earth » Unbloody » Sacrifices

Sacrifices » Imparted a legal purification

Hebrews 9:13

For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who have been defiled, sanctify to the cleansing of the flesh,

Sacrifices » Were salted with salt

Mark 9:49

For by fire every one will be salted;

Sacrifices » When offered to God, an acknowledgement of his being the supreme God

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Righteousness

Sacrifices » For public use often provided by the state

Sacrifices » Were offered » Weekly

Sacrifices » Were offered » Daily

Sacrifices » The priests » Had a portion of, and lived by

Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for bringing defective and blemished

Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for not offering

Sacrifices » Bloody » Meat offering

Sacrifices » Were offered » From the earliest age

Sacrifices » Were offered » At all the feasts

Sacrifices » Were offered » Monthly

Sacrifices » Consisted of » Clean animals » Bloody » Sacrifices

Sacrifices » The offering of, an acknowledgment of sin

Hebrews 10:3

But on the other hand, in these sacrifices sins are called to memory, year after year.

Sacrifices » Were bound to the horns of the altar

Sacrifices » Always offered upon altars

Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Sin offering for sins of ignorance

Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Peace offering

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » A broken spirit

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer

Sacrifices » Fat of, not to remain until morning

Sacrifices » Figurative » Of self-denial

Philippians 3:7-8

But what was once gain to me, that I have counted loss for Christ. In very truth I count all things but loss compared to the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and esteem them but refuse that I may gain Christ,

Sacrifices » Figurative » calves of the lips" signifying praise

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Animal Sacrifices, As A Type Of Christ

Hebrews 10:1-14

For the Law, being only a shadow of the good things to come, and not their very substance, its priests cannot with the same sacrifice which year after year they offer continually, make perfect those who draw near.

Animal Sacrifices, Sin Offering

Hebrews 13:11-13

For the bodies of the animals whose blood is carried by the High Priest into the Holy Place are burned outside the camp,

Ashes Of Sacrifices

Hebrews 9:13

For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who have been defiled, sanctify to the cleansing of the flesh,

Atoning By Sacrifices

Hebrews 5:1

For every high priest chosen from time to time from among men is appointed on behalf of men, in matters relating to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices on behalf of sins.

Burning Sacrifices

Hebrews 13:11

For the bodies of the animals whose blood is carried by the High Priest into the Holy Place are burned outside the camp,

Offering Sacrifices

Hebrews 5:1

For every high priest chosen from time to time from among men is appointed on behalf of men, in matters relating to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices on behalf of sins.

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