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 to me; new moons, Sabbaths, and convocations: I can't bear with evil assemblies.
"Oh that there were one among you who would shut the doors, that you might not kindle fire on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you," says Yahweh of Armies, "neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
Offerings » The jews often » Gave the worst they had as
When you offer the blind for sacrifice, isn't that evil? And when you offer the lame and sick, isn't that evil? Present it now to your governor! Will he be pleased with you? Or will he accept your person?" says Yahweh of Armies.
You say also, 'Behold, what a weariness it is!' and you have sniffed at it," says Yahweh of Armies; "and you have brought that which was taken by violence, the lame, and the sick; thus you bring the offering. Should I accept this at your hand?" says Yahweh.
Offerings » The jews often » Slow in presenting
I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had fled everyone to his field. Then I contended with the rulers, and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" 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 to the treasuries.
Offerings » The jews often » Abhorred, on account of the sins of the priests
The sin of the young men was very great before Yahweh; for the men despised the offering of Yahweh.
Offerings » The jews often » Defrauded God of
Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! But you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In tithes and offerings.