Thematic Bible: The jews often
Thematic Bible
Offerings » The jews often » Rejected in, because of sin
Bring no more vain offerings; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot endure; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nothing? neither do you kindle fire on my altar for nothing. I have no pleasure in you, says the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
Offerings » The jews often » Gave the worst they had as
And if you offer the blind for a sacrifice, is it not evil? and if you offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto your governor; will he be pleased with you, or accept your person? says the LORD of hosts.
You said also, Behold, what a weariness is it! and you have sneered at it, says the LORD of hosts; and you brought that which was torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus you brought an offering: should I accept this of your hand? says the LORD.
Offerings » The jews often » Slow in presenting
And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field. Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place. Then brought all Judah the tithe of the grain and the new wine and the oil unto the storehouse.
Offerings » The jews often » Abhorred, on account of the sins of the priests
Therefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.
Offerings » The jews often » Defrauded God of
Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed me. But you say, How have we robbed you? In tithes and offerings.