Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
Sacrifice
With a wicked mind
General references
Bible References
Sacrifice
Proverbs 15:8
The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
Proverbs 28:9
The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
1 Samuel 13:12
I thought, 'Now the Philistines will come down on me at Gilgal and I have not sought the Lord's favor.' So I felt obligated to offer the burnt offering."
1 Samuel 15:21
But the army took from the plunder some of the sheep and cattle -- the best of what was to be slaughtered -- to sacrifice to the Lord your God in Gilgal."
Psalm 50:8
I am not condemning you because of your sacrifices, or because of your burnt sacrifices that you continually offer me.
Isaiah 1:11
"Of what importance to me are your many sacrifices?" says the Lord. "I am stuffed with burnt sacrifices of rams and the fat from steers. The blood of bulls, lambs, and goats I do not want.
Isaiah 66:3
The one who slaughters a bull also strikes down a man; the one who sacrifices a lamb also breaks a dog's neck; the one who presents an offering includes pig's blood with it; the one who offers incense also praises an idol. They have decided to behave this way; they enjoy these disgusting practices.
Jeremiah 6:20
I take no delight when they offer up to me frankincense that comes from Sheba or sweet-smelling cane imported from a faraway land. I cannot accept the burnt offerings they bring me. I get no pleasure from the sacrifices they offer to me.'
Jeremiah 7:11
Do you think this temple I have claimed as my own is to be a hideout for robbers? You had better take note! I have seen for myself what you have done! says the Lord.
Amos 5:21
"I absolutely despise your festivals! I get no pleasure from your religious assemblies!
With a wicked mind
Matthew 23:14
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General references
Leviticus 11:34
Any food that may be eaten which becomes soaked with water will become unclean. Anything drinkable in any such vessel will become unclean.
James 1:7
For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord,