Jeremiah 6:20 References

20 "aFor what purpose does bfrankincense come to Me from Sheba And the csweet cane from a distant land? dYour burnt offerings are not acceptable And your sacrifices are not pleasing to Me."

a Psalms 50:7-9, Isaiah 1:11, Isaiah 66:3, Micah 6:6

Psalms 50

7 "aHear, O My people, and I will speak; O Israel, I will testify against you; I am God, byour God.

8 "I do anot reprove you for your sacrifices, And your burnt offerings are continually before Me.

9 "I shall take no ayoung bull out of your house Nor male goats out of your folds.

Isaiah 1

11 "aWhat are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?" Says the Lord. "I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams And the fat of fed cattle; And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats.

Isaiah 66

3 "But he who kills an ox is like one who slays a man; He who sacrifices a lamb is like the one who breaks a dog's neck; He who offers a grain offering is like one who offers aswine's blood; He who bburns incense is like the one who blesses an idol. As they have chosen their cown ways, And their soul delights in their dabominations,

Micah 6

6 aWith what shall I come to the Lord And bow myself before the God on high? Shall I come to Him with bburnt offerings, With yearling calves?

Other references for Jeremiah 6:20

b Isaiah 60:6

c Exodus 30:23

d Psalms 40:6, Amos 5:22