37 Bible Verses about Sacrifices
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whom God sent forth an expiation through faith in his blood, unto the manifestation of His righteousness through the remission of the sins which are passed,
Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
But do not forget benefaction and fellowship: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
and you, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, into a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, acceptable unto God through Jesus Christ.
But those things which they sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God. But I do not wish you to be the communicants of demons.
by which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Saying above, that Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and offerings for sin thou didst not will, neither wast well pleased with; whatsoever are offered according to law;
But having gone, learned what this is, I wish mercy and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Therefore, coming into the world, he says; Sacrifice an offering thou willest not, but thou hast perfected for me a body:
Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God except one.
and walk about in divine love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet savor.
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Armies » March in ranks » Sacrifices
Sacrifices » Human beings offered as
Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation
which is a figure unto the present time, in which gifts and sacrifices are offered, not being able to make the worshiper perfect, as to his conscience;
Sacrifices » Of praise
Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
Sacrifices » Required to be perfect and without blemish
Sacrifices » Offered to false gods, are offered to devils
But those things which they sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God. But I do not wish you to be the communicants of demons.
Sacrifices » Were typical of Christ's sacrifice
and walk about in divine love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet savor.
For the law having the shadow of good things to come, not the real image of the things, annually with the same sacrifices which they offer continually, is by no means able to make perfect those coming to it:
Cleanse away the old leaven, in order that you may be a new lump, as you are free from leaven; for Christ has truly become our Passover.
And every high priest indeed stands daily ministering, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which are never able to take away sins: and he, having offered up one sacrifice for sins, forever sat down on the right hand of God;
Sacrifices » Figurative
I exhort you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, your reasonable service:
But I have all things, and I abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus those things from you, an odor of a sweet savor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
But if indeed I am poured out for a sacrifice and an offering for your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice along with you all;
Sacrifices » Divine institution of
Sacrifices » Of righteousness
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving
Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
Sacrifices » Generally the best of their kind
Sacrifices » Were offered » By the patriarchs
Sacrifices » Often consumed by fire from heaven
Sacrifices » The covenants of God confirmed by
For every commandment having been spoken by Moses to all the people according to law, having taken the blood of bullocks and goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, he sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, saying, This is the blood of the covenant which God established unto you.
Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for offering, to idols
Sacrifices » Were offered » Yearly
Sacrifices » The priests » Appointed to offer
Sacrifices » Were offered » In faith of a coming saviour
By faith Abel offered up to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he received the witness that he was righteous, God witnessing to his gifts: and through it he having died is still speaking.
By faith Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac: and the one having received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
By faith he instituted the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, in order that the one destroying the first-born might not touch them.
Sacrifices » Without obedience, worthless
And love Him with all the heart, and with all the mind, and with all the strength, and to love thy neighbor as thyself is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Sacrifices » To be offered to God alone
Sacrifices » Figurative » Of praise
Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.
Sacrifices » Could not take away sin
which is a figure unto the present time, in which gifts and sacrifices are offered, not being able to make the worshiper perfect, as to his conscience;
For the law having the shadow of good things to come, not the real image of the things, annually with the same sacrifices which they offer continually, is by no means able to make perfect those coming to it: since in that case would they not have ceased being offered, because the worshipers having once been purified would have had no more conscience of sins? But in the same sacrifices there is a remembrance of sins annually; read more.
for it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins. Therefore, coming into the world, he says; Sacrifice an offering thou willest not, but thou hast perfected for me a body: whole burnt offerings and offerings for sins thou wast not pleased with: then I said, Lo, I come in the volume of the Book it has been written of me to do thy will, O God. Saying above, that Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and offerings for sin thou didst not will, neither wast well pleased with; whatsoever are offered according to law; then he has said, Lo, I come to do thy will. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second; by which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every high priest indeed stands daily ministering, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which are never able to take away sins:
Sacrifices » Were accepted when offered in sincerity and faith
By faith Abel offered up to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he received the witness that he was righteous, God witnessing to his gifts: and through it he having died is still speaking.
Sacrifices » Were offered » For the whole nation
Sacrifices » Were offered » After the departure of israel from egypt
Sacrifices » The jews » Unaccepted in, on account of sin
Sacrifices » To be brought to the place appointed by God
Sacrifices » On great occasions, very numerous
Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Trespass offering for intentional sins
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Benevolence
But do not forget benefaction and fellowship: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
But I have all things, and I abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus those things from you, an odor of a sweet savor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom
but he humbled himself, having taken the form of a servant, being in the likeness of men; and having been found in fashion like a man;
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Devotedness
I exhort you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, your reasonable service:
But if indeed I am poured out for a sacrifice and an offering for your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice along with you all;
Sacrifices » Were offered » Under the mosaic dispensation
For the law having the shadow of good things to come, not the real image of the things, annually with the same sacrifices which they offer continually, is by no means able to make perfect those coming to it: since in that case would they not have ceased being offered, because the worshipers having once been purified would have had no more conscience of sins? But in the same sacrifices there is a remembrance of sins annually;
Sacrifices » Were offered » For individuals
Sacrifices » No leaven » Offered
Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for not treating with respect
Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Burnt offering wholly consumed by fire
Sacrifices » Consisted of » Fruits of the earth » Unbloody » Sacrifices
Sacrifices » Imparted a legal purification
For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctifies unto the purification of the flesh;
And according to the law, almost all things are purified by blood; and without the shedding of blood there is no remission.
Sacrifices » Were salted with salt
Sacrifices » When offered to God, an acknowledgement of his being the supreme God
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Righteousness
Sacrifices » For public use often provided by the state
Sacrifices » Were offered » Weekly
Sacrifices » Were offered » Daily
Sacrifices » The priests » Had a portion of, and lived by
Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for bringing defective and blemished
Sacrifices » The jews » Condemned for not offering
Sacrifices » Bloody » Meat offering
Sacrifices » Were offered » From the earliest age
Sacrifices » Were offered » At all the feasts
Sacrifices » Were offered » Monthly
Sacrifices » Consisted of » Clean animals » Bloody » Sacrifices
Sacrifices » The offering of, an acknowledgment of sin
Sacrifices » Were bound to the horns of the altar
Sacrifices » Always offered upon altars
Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Sin offering for sins of ignorance
Sacrifices » Different kinds of » Peace offering
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » A broken spirit
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Prayer
Sacrifices » Fat of, not to remain until morning
Sacrifices » Figurative » Of self-denial
Those things which were gained to me, these I counted loss for the sake of Christ. Yes truly, I even counted all things loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom I suffer the loss of all things, and I consider them but excrements, that I may gain Christ,
Sacrifices » Figurative » calves of the lips" signifying praise
Topics on Sacrifices
Animal Sacrifices, As A Type Of Christ
Hebrews 10:1-14For the law having the shadow of good things to come, not the real image of the things, annually with the same sacrifices which they offer continually, is by no means able to make perfect those coming to it:
Animal Sacrifices, Sin Offering
Hebrews 13:11-13For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is shed by the high priest in the sanctuary for sin, are utterly burnt up outside of the camp.
Ashes Of Sacrifices
Hebrews 9:13For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctifies unto the purification of the flesh;
Atoning By Sacrifices
Hebrews 5:1For every high priest, being received from men, presides over men in the things appertaining to God, in order that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Blood Of Sacrifices
Romans 3:25whom God sent forth an expiation through faith in his blood, unto the manifestation of His righteousness through the remission of the sins which are passed,
Burning Sacrifices
Hebrews 13:11For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is shed by the high priest in the sanctuary for sin, are utterly burnt up outside of the camp.
Offering Sacrifices
Hebrews 5:1For every high priest, being received from men, presides over men in the things appertaining to God, in order that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Perfect Sacrifices
1 Peter 1:19but by the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and spotless:
Regulating Sacrifices
Matthew 5:24leave there your gift before the altar, and go, first be reconciled to your brother, then having come offer your gift.
Right Sacrifices
Philippians 2:17But if indeed I am poured out for a sacrifice and an offering for your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice along with you all;