Isa.66.3

Isaiah 66:3

KJV GOD

He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine’s blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.

Heaven Is My Throne

Cross References

Leviticus 2:2

KJV GOD

And he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord:

Laws for Grain Offerings

Proverbs 21:27

KJV

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

The King’s Heart

Isaiah 1:13

KJV GOD

Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.

Meaningless Offerings

God Has Had Enough

Isaiah 44:19

KJV

And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?

The LORD Has Chosen Israel

The Folly of Idolatry

Isaiah 57:17

KJV GOD

For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.

Healing for the Repentant

Isaiah 65:2

KJV GOD

I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts;

Judgments and Promises

Isaiah 65:3

KJV GOD

A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick;

Judgments and Promises

Isaiah 65:4

KJV GOD

Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;

Judgments and Promises

Jeremiah 6:20

KJV GOD

To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.

Jerusalem’s Final Warning

Amos 5:21

KJV GOD

I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.

Woe to Rebellious Israel

Amos 5:22

KJV GOD

Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts.