Bible Cross References
sacrifice
Proverbs 21:27
The LORD hates it when wicked people offer him sacrifices, especially if they do it from evil motives.
Proverbs 28:9
If you do not obey the law, God will find your prayers too hateful to hear.
Isaiah 1:10-15
10
Jerusalem, your rulers and your people are like those of Sodom and Gomorrah. Listen to what the LORD is saying to you. Pay attention to what our God is teaching you.
11
He says, "Do you think I want all these sacrifices you keep offering to me? I have had more than enough of the sheep you burn as sacrifices and of the fat of your fine animals. I am tired of the blood of bulls and sheep and goats.
12
Who asked you to bring me all this when you come to worship me? Who asked you to do all this tramping around in my Temple?
13
It's useless to bring your offerings. I am disgusted with the smell of the incense you burn. I cannot stand your New Moon Festivals, your Sabbaths, and your religious gatherings; they are all corrupted by your sins.
14
I hate your New Moon Festivals and holy days; they are a burden that I am tired of bearing.
15
"When you lift your hands in prayer, I will not look at you. No matter how much you pray, I will not listen, for your hands are covered with blood.
Isaiah 61:8
The LORD says, "I love justice and I hate oppression and crime. I will faithfully reward my people And make an eternal covenant with them.
Isaiah 66:3
"The people do as they please. It's all the same to them whether they kill a bull as a sacrifice or sacrifice a human being; whether they sacrifice a lamb or break a dog's neck; whether they present a grain offering or offer pigs' blood; whether they offer incense or pray to an idol. They take pleasure in disgusting ways of worship.
Jeremiah 6:20
What do I care about the incense they bring me from Sheba, or the spices from a distant land? I will not accept their offerings or be pleased with their sacrifices.
Jeremiah 7:21-23
21
"My people, some sacrifices you burn completely on the altar, and some you are permitted to eat. But what I, the LORD, say is that you might as well eat them all.
22
I gave your ancestors no commands about burnt offerings or any other kinds of sacrifices when I brought them out of Egypt.
23
But I did command them to obey me, so that I would be their God and they would be my people. And I told them to live the way I had commanded them, so that things would go well for them.
Amos 5:21
The LORD says, "I hate your religious festivals; I cannot stand them!
Amos 5:22
When you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; I will not accept the animals you have fattened to bring me as offerings.
John 4:24
God is Spirit, and only by the power of his Spirit can people worship him as he really is."
the prayer
Proverbs 15:29
When good people pray, the LORD listens, but he ignores those who are evil.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you, and I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.
Psalm 17:1
Listen, O LORD, to my plea for justice; pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to my honest prayer.
Song of Songs 2:14
You are like a dove that hides in the crevice of a rock. Let me see your lovely face and hear your enchanting voice.