37 Bible Verses about Sacrifices
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Whom God set forth as a propitiation, through faith in His blood, for the manifestation of His righteousness, because of the passing over of the formerly-committed sins in the forbearance of God:
Through Him, therefore, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually; that is, the fruit of our lips making confession to His name.
But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.
ye yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Nay, but I say that the things which the gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God; and I do not wish you to become partakers with the demons.
in which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
And He is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.
Saving above, "Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt-offerings and offerings for sin," Thou didst not wish; neither hadst pleasure therein, which, indeed, are offered according to the law;
But, going, learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice;' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Wherefore, coming into the world, He saith, "Sacrifice and offering Thou didst not wish, but a body didst Thou prepare for Me;
concerning, therefore, the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.
and walk in love, as Christ also loved you, and delivered Himself up for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet smell.
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Armies » March in ranks » Sacrifices
Sacrifices » Human beings offered as
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
which, indeed, is a figure for the time present, according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices, which cannot, as to the conscience, make the worshiper perfect;
Sacrifices » Of praise
Through Him, therefore, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually; that is, the fruit of our lips making confession to His name.
Sacrifices » Required to be perfect and without blemish
Sacrifices » Offered to false gods, are offered to devils
Nay, but I say that the things which the gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God; and I do not wish you to become partakers with the demons.
Sacrifices » Were typical of Christ's sacrifice
and walk in love, as Christ also loved you, and delivered Himself up for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet smell.
For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very likeness of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices, which they offer year by year continually, perfect those who come to them;
Purge out the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, even as ye are unleavened. For our passover was sacrificed, even, Christ;
And every priest, indeed, stands daily ministering, and ofttimes offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; but This Man, having offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God;
Sacrifices » Figurative
I beseech you, therefore, brethren, through the mercies of God, to present, your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is your rational service;
But I have all, and abound; I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odor of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
But even if I am offered as a libation upon the sacrifice and ministry of your faith, I rejoice, and I rejoice with you all;
Sacrifices » Divine institution of
Sacrifices » Of righteousness
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving
Through Him, therefore, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually; that is, the fruit of our lips making confession to His name.
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
for, when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, taking the blood of the calves and of the goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, he sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, saying, "This is the blood of the covenant which God commanded in respect 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
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he, being dead, is still speaking.
By faith Abraham, when tried, has offered up Isaac; yea, he who gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son,
By faith he has instituted the passover, and the applying of the blood, lest the destroyer of the first-born should touch them.
Sacrifices » Without obedience, worthless
and to love Him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as himself, is much more than all the whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices."
Sacrifices » To be offered to God alone
Sacrifices » Figurative » Of praise
Through Him, therefore, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually; that is, the fruit of our lips making confession to His name.
Sacrifices » Could not take away sin
which, indeed, is a figure for the time present, according to which are offered both gifts and sacrifices, which cannot, as to the conscience, make the worshiper perfect;
For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very likeness of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices, which they offer year by year continually, perfect those who come to them; else would they not have ceased to be offered? because the worshipers, having been cleansed once for all, would have had no more conscience of sins. But in these sacrifices there is a remembrance of sins year by year; read more.
for it is impossible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. Wherefore, coming into the world, He saith, "Sacrifice and offering Thou didst not wish, but a body didst Thou prepare for Me; in whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices for sin Thou hadst no pleasure. Then said I, 'Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it has been written concerning Me), to do Thy will, O God.'" Saving above, "Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt-offerings and offerings for sin," Thou didst not wish; neither hadst pleasure therein, which, indeed, are offered according to the law; then hath He said, "Lo, I have come to do Thy will." He taketh away the first, that He may establish the second: in which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest, indeed, stands daily ministering, and ofttimes offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins;
Sacrifices » Were accepted when offered in sincerity and faith
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he, being dead, is still speaking.
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
But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.
But I have all, and abound; I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odor of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Devotedness
I beseech you, therefore, brethren, through the mercies of God, to present, your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is your rational service;
But even if I am offered as a libation upon the sacrifice and ministry of your faith, I rejoice, and I rejoice with you all;
Sacrifices » Were offered » Under the mosaic dispensation
For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very likeness of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices, which they offer year by year continually, perfect those who come to them; else would they not have ceased to be offered? because the worshipers, having been cleansed once for all, would have had no more conscience of sins. But in these sacrifices there is a remembrance of sins year by 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
For, if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctifies to the purification of the flesh;
And nearly all things are cleansed, according to the law, with blood; and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission.
Sacrifices » Were salted with salt
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
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
But what things were gain to me, these I accounted loss for Christ. Nay, more, I even account all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I suffered the loss of all things, and account them refuse, that I may gain Christ.
Sacrifices » Figurative » calves of the lips" signifying praise
Topics on Sacrifices
Animal Sacrifices, As A Type Of Christ
Hebrews 10:1-14For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very likeness of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices, which they offer year by year continually, perfect those who come to them;
Animal Sacrifices, Sin Offering
Hebrews 13:11-13For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the holy place through the priest as an offering for sin, are burned without the camp.
Ashes Of Sacrifices
Hebrews 9:13For, if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctifies to the purification of the flesh;
Atoning By Sacrifices
Hebrews 5:1For every high priest, taken from among men, is appointed in behalf of men in the things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;
Blood Of Sacrifices
Romans 3:25Whom God set forth as a propitiation, through faith in His blood, for the manifestation of His righteousness, because of the passing over of the formerly-committed sins in the forbearance of God:
Burning Sacrifices
Hebrews 13:11For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the holy place through the priest as an offering for sin, are burned without the camp.
Offering Sacrifices
Hebrews 5:1For every high priest, taken from among men, is appointed in behalf of men in the things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;
Perfect Sacrifices
1 Peter 1:19but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot;
Regulating Sacrifices
Matthew 5:24leave there your gift before the altar, and go your way, first be reconciled to your brother, and then, coming, offer your gift.
Right Sacrifices
Philippians 2:17But even if I am offered as a libation upon the sacrifice and ministry of your faith, I rejoice, and I rejoice with you all;