Bible Cross References
sacrifice
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
Proverbs 28:9
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Isaiah 1:10-15
10
Hear the Word of Jehovah, you rulers of Sodom. Give heed to the Law of our God, you people of Gomorrah.
11
What good to Me are your many sacrifices, says Jehovah? I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of well-fed cattle; nor do I delight in the blood of bulls, of lambs, or he goats.
12
When you come to appear before Me, who has required this at your hand, to trample My courts?
13
Bring no more vain sacrifices; its incense is an abomination to Me. I cannot endure the new moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies, and the wicked festivals.
14
My soul hates your new moons and your appointed feasts. They are a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them.
15
And when you spread out your hands, I will hide My eyes from you. Even though you multiply prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood.
Isaiah 61:8
For I, Jehovah, love justice; I hate stolen things for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
Isaiah 66:3
He who kills an ox is as if he killed a man; he who sacrifices a lamb is as if he broke a dog's neck; he who offers an offering is as if he offered swine's blood; he who burns incense is as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations.
Jeremiah 6:20
For what purpose does frankincense come to Me from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not pleasing, nor are your sacrifices sweet to Me.
Jeremiah 7:21-23
21
Thus says Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel: Snatch away your burnt offerings from your sacrifices, and eat flesh.
22
For I did not speak to your fathers, nor command them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices.
23
But this is what I commanded them, saying, Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be My people; and walk in all the ways that I have commanded you, so that it may be well with you.
Amos 5:21
I hate, I despise your feast days; and I will not savor your solemn assemblies.
Amos 5:22
Though you offer Me burnt offerings and your grain offerings, I will not be pleased; nor will I regard the peace offerings of your fat animals.
John 4:24
God is Spirit, and those who do homage to Him must do homage in spirit and truth.
the prayer
Proverbs 15:29
Jehovah is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that You examine the heart and take pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things; and now with joy I have seen Your people who are found here, to offer willingly to You.
Psalm 17:1
i1 [A Prayer of David.] i0 par Hear a just cause, O Jehovah; give attention to my cry, listen to my prayer; for it is not from deceitful lips.
Song of Songs 2:14
O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the cliff, let me see your form, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your appearance is beautiful.