Haggai 2:14 References

14 Then Haggai said, " 'aSo is this people. And so is this nation before Me,' declares the Lord, 'and so is every work of their hands; and what they offer there is unclean.

a Proverbs 15:8, Isaiah 1:11-15

Proverbs 15

8 The asacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But bthe prayer of the upright is His delight.

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.

12 "When you come ato appear before Me, Who requires of you this trampling of My courts?

13 "Bring your worthless offerings no longer, aIncense is an abomination to Me. bNew moon and sabbath, the ccalling of assemblies-- I cannot dendure iniquity and the solemn assembly.

14 "I hate your new moon festivals and your aappointed feasts, They have become a burden to Me; I am bweary of bearing them.

15 "So when you aspread out your hands in prayer, bI will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you cmultiply prayers, I will not listen. dYour hands are covered with blood.