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
The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.
Genesis 10:9
He was a mighty hunter before Jehovah. Therefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before Jehovah.
Genesis 13:13
But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before Jehovah, exceedingly so.
2 Kings 21:6
And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times and used fortune-tellers. And he dealt with familiar spirits and wizards. He worked much wickedness in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke Him to anger.
Psalm 51:4
Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done evil in Your sight; that You might be justified when You speak, and be clear when You judge.
Isaiah 3:8
For Jerusalem is ruined and Judah has fallen; because their tongue and their doings are against Jehovah, to provoke the eyes of His glory.

Abhorred

Malachi 2:8
But you have turned out of the way; you have caused many to stumble at the law. You have corrupted the covenant of Levi, says Jehovah of Hosts.
Matthew 18:7
Woe to the world because of offenses! For it is necessary that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!