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 clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.
2 Kings 16:17
Then King Ahaz cut off the borders of the stands, and removed the laver from them; he also took down the sea from the bronze oxen which were under it and put it on a pavement of stone.
Malachi 1:10
“Oh that there were one among you who would shut the gates, that you might not uselessly kindle fire on My altar! I am not pleased with you,” says the Lord of hosts, “nor will I accept an offering from you.