37 Bible Verses about Sacrifices

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1 Corinthians 10:20

I mean that what the heathen sacrifice they sacrifice to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be in fellowship with demons.

Hebrews 10:8

Although at first He said, "You never wished or took delight in sacrifices and offerings, burnt-offerings and sin-offerings" -- all of which are repeatedly offered in accordance with the law --

1 Corinthians 8:4

So, as to eating things that have been sacrificed to idols, we are sure that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.

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Armies » March in ranks » Sacrifices

Sacrifices » Human beings offered as

Sacrifices » Insufficient to secure salvation

Hebrews 9:9

for it is merely a symbol of the present time in connection with which gifts and sacrifices are repeatedly offered though they cannot make the conscience of the worshiper perfect,

Sacrifices » Of praise

More verses: Jonah 2:9

Sacrifices » Required to be perfect and without blemish

Sacrifices » Offered to false gods, are offered to devils

1 Corinthians 10:20

I mean that what the heathen sacrifice they sacrifice to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be in fellowship with demons.

Sacrifices » Were typical of Christ's sacrifice

Hebrews 10:1

For since the law cast only a shadow of the blessings to come and did not possess the reality itself of those blessings, the priests with the same sacrifices that are perpetually offered year after year cannot make perfect those who come to worship.

1 Corinthians 5:7

You must clean out the old yeast, that you may be a fresh lump, as you are to be free from the old yeast. For our Passover Lamb, Christ, has already been sacrificed.

Hebrews 10:11-12

Every other priest stands officiating day after day and over and over again offering the same sacrifices, although they are unable to take away our sins. But this One offered up once for all and for all time one sacrifice for sins, and once for all took His seat at God's right hand,

Sacrifices » Figurative

Philippians 4:18

I have received your payment in full, and more too. I am amply supplied after getting the things you sent by Epaphroditus; they are like sweet incense, the kind of sacrifice that God accepts and approves.

Philippians 2:17

Yes, even if I am pouring out my life as a libation on the sacrifice and service your faith is rendering, I am glad to do so and congratulate you upon it;

More verses: Zephaniah 1:7-8

Sacrifices » Divine institution of

Sacrifices » Of righteousness

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving

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

Hebrews 9:19-20

For after every regulation in the law had been spoken by Moses to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water, crimson wool, and a bunch of hyssop, and sprinkled the book containing the law and all the people, saying, "This is the blood that ratifies the covenant which God commanded me to make with 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

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered a sacrifice more acceptable to God than Cain did, for by it he was approved as an upright man, since God approved him for the offering he made; and by it he still continues to speak, though dead.

Hebrews 11:28

By faith he instituted the Passover and the pouring of blood upon the doorposts, so that the destroyer of the first-born might not touch them.

Sacrifices » Without obedience, worthless

Sacrifices » To be offered to God alone

Sacrifices » Figurative » Of praise

Sacrifices » Could not take away sin

Hebrews 9:9

for it is merely a symbol of the present time in connection with which gifts and sacrifices are repeatedly offered though they cannot make the conscience of the worshiper perfect,

Hebrews 10:1-11

For since the law cast only a shadow of the blessings to come and did not possess the reality itself of those blessings, the priests with the same sacrifices that are perpetually offered year after year cannot make perfect those who come to worship. Otherwise, would they not have ceased offering them, because those who offered them, having once been purified, would have had no further consciousness of sins? On the other hand, through these sacrifices there is given a real reminder of their sins, read more.
for the blood of bulls and goats is unable to take away sins. So, when Christ was coming into the world, He said: "Sacrifice and offering you did not wish, but a body you have prepared for me; in burnt-offerings and sin-offerings you never took delight. Then I said, 'See, I have come, just as the Scripture writes about me in the book, O God, to do your will.'" Although at first He said, "You never wished or took delight in sacrifices and offerings, burnt-offerings and sin-offerings" -- all of which are repeatedly offered in accordance with the law -- He afterward said, "See, I have come to do your will." He is taking away the first to let the second take its place. It is by this will of God that we are consecrated through the offering of Jesus' body once for all. Every other priest stands officiating day after day and over and over again offering the same sacrifices, although they are unable to take away our sins.

Sacrifices » Were accepted when offered in sincerity and faith

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered a sacrifice more acceptable to God than Cain did, for by it he was approved as an upright man, since God approved him for the offering he made; and by it he still continues to speak, though dead.

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

Philippians 4:18

I have received your payment in full, and more too. I am amply supplied after getting the things you sent by Epaphroditus; they are like sweet incense, the kind of sacrifice that God accepts and approves.

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom

Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Devotedness

Philippians 2:17

Yes, even if I am pouring out my life as a libation on the sacrifice and service your faith is rendering, I am glad to do so and congratulate you upon it;

Sacrifices » Were offered » Under the mosaic dispensation

Hebrews 10:1-3

For since the law cast only a shadow of the blessings to come and did not possess the reality itself of those blessings, the priests with the same sacrifices that are perpetually offered year after year cannot make perfect those who come to worship. Otherwise, would they not have ceased offering them, because those who offered them, having once been purified, would have had no further consciousness of sins? On the other hand, through these sacrifices there is given a real reminder of their sins,

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

Hebrews 9:13

For if the blood of bulls and goats and a heifer's ashes sprinkling those who are ceremonially unclean purifies them with physical cleansing,

Sacrifices » Were salted with salt

Mark 9:49

Everyone must be seasoned with fire. Salt is a good thing, but if salt loses its strength, how can you season it again?

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

Hebrews 10:3

On the other hand, through these sacrifices there is given a real reminder of their sins,

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

Philippians 3:7-8

But for Christ's sake I have counted all that was gain to me as loss. Yes, indeed, I certainly do count everything as loss compared with the priceless privilege of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have lost everything, and value it all as mere refuse, in order to gain Christ

Sacrifices » Figurative » calves of the lips" signifying praise

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Animal Sacrifices, As A Type Of Christ

Hebrews 10:1-14

For since the law cast only a shadow of the blessings to come and did not possess the reality itself of those blessings, the priests with the same sacrifices that are perpetually offered year after year cannot make perfect those who come to worship.

Animal Sacrifices, Sin Offering

Hebrews 13:11-13

For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is taken into the sanctuary by the priest as a sin-offering, are burned outside the camp.

Ashes Of Sacrifices

Hebrews 9:13

For if the blood of bulls and goats and a heifer's ashes sprinkling those who are ceremonially unclean purifies them with physical cleansing,

Atoning By Sacrifices

Hebrews 5:1

For every high priest who is taken from men is appointed to officiate on behalf of men in matters relating to God, that is, to offer gifts and sin-offerings.

Burning Sacrifices

Hebrews 13:11

For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is taken into the sanctuary by the priest as a sin-offering, are burned outside the camp.

Offering Sacrifices

Hebrews 5:1

For every high priest who is taken from men is appointed to officiate on behalf of men in matters relating to God, that is, to offer gifts and sin-offerings.

Right Sacrifices

Philippians 2:17

Yes, even if I am pouring out my life as a libation on the sacrifice and service your faith is rendering, I am glad to do so and congratulate you upon it;

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