1 Samuel 2:17

So the servants’ sin was very severe in the presence of the Lord, because they treated the Lord’s offering with contempt.

Genesis 6:11

Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with wickedness.

Genesis 10:9

He was a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord. That is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord.”

Genesis 13:13

Now the men of Sodom were evil, sinning greatly against the Lord.

2 Kings 21:6

He made his son pass through the fire, practiced witchcraft and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did a great amount of evil in the Lord’s sight, provoking Him.

Psalm 51:4

Against You—You alone—I have sinned
and done this evil in Your sight.
So You are right when You pass sentence;
You are blameless when You judge.

Isaiah 3:8

For Jerusalem has stumbled
and Judah has fallen
because they have spoken and acted against the Lord,
defying His glorious presence.

Malachi 2:7-9

For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the Lord of Hosts.

Malachi 2:13

And this is another thing you do: you cover the Lord’s altar with tears, with weeping and groaning, because He no longer respects your offerings or receives them gladly from your hands.

Matthew 18:7

Woe to the world because of offenses. For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.

Bible References

Before

Genesis 6:11
Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with wickedness.
Genesis 10:9
He was a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord. That is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord.”
Genesis 13:13
Now the men of Sodom were evil, sinning greatly against the Lord.
2 Kings 21:6
He made his son pass through the fire, practiced witchcraft and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did a great amount of evil in the Lord’s sight, provoking Him.
Psalm 51:4
Against You—You alone—I have sinned
and done this evil in Your sight.
So You are right when You pass sentence;
You are blameless when You judge.
Isaiah 3:8
For Jerusalem has stumbled
and Judah has fallen
because they have spoken and acted against the Lord,
defying His glorious presence.

Abhorred

Malachi 2:8
“You, on the other hand, have turned from the way. You have caused many to stumble by your instruction. You have violated the covenant of Levi,” says the Lord of Hosts.
Matthew 18:7
Woe to the world because of offenses. For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.

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