Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Also they have shut up the doors of the porch, and put out the lamps, and have not burned incense nor offered burnt offerings in the holy place unto the God of Israel.

Those, says matthew henry, who turn their backs upon god's ordinances, may truly be said to forsake god himself

Bible References

Those, says matthew henry, who turn their backs upon god's ordinances, may truly be said to forsake god himself

Leviticus 24:2
Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you pure olive oil, beaten, for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.
2 Kings 16:17
And King Ahaz cut off the borders of the bases, and removed the laver from them. And he took down the sea from off the bronze oxen under it, and put it on a pavement of stones.
Malachi 1:10
Who is even among you who will shut the doors, and you not kindle fire on My altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, says Jehovah of Hosts. I will not be pleased with an offering from you.