Parallel Verses New Living Translation I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings. King James Bible For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Darby Bible Translation For I delight in loving-kindness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings. World English Bible For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Young's Literal Translation For kindness I desired, and not sacrifice, And a knowledge of God above burnt-offerings. Hosea 6:6 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible6:6 For - I so hewed and slew them, because they did not what I most of all required; they were full of sacrifices, but either to idols, or else in formality and pride. Mercy - Compassion and charity towards men, this one principal duty of the second table put for all. In this I delight, I have found little of this among you. Not sacrifice - Rather than sacrifice. The knowledge of God - The affectionate knowledge of God, which fills the mind with reverence of his majesty, fear of his goodness, love of his holiness, trust in his promise, and submission to his will. Hosea 6:6 Parallel Commentaries Library Letter xv (Circa A. D. 1129) to Alvisus, Abbot of AnchinTo Alvisus, Abbot of Anchin He praises the fatherly gentleness of Alvisus towards Godwin. He excuses himself, and asks pardon for having admitted him. To Alvisus, Abbot of Anchin. [18] 1. May God render to you the same mercy which you have shown towards your holy son Godwin. I know that at the news of his death you showed yourself unmindful of old complaints, and remembering only your friendship for him, behaved with kindness, not resentment, and putting aside the character of judge, showed yourself … Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux Prayer. The Coming Revival The Strait Gate. Warned against Herod. Cross References Matthew 9:13 Then he added, "Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.' For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners." Matthew 12:7 But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.' Mark 12:33 And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law." 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel replied, "What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams. Psalm 50:8 I have no complaint about your sacrifices or the burnt offerings you constantly offer. Proverbs 21:3 The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. Isaiah 1:11 "What makes you think I want all your sacrifices?" says the LORD. "I am sick of your burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fattened cattle. I get no pleasure from the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. Jump to Previous Acknowledgment Burned Burnt Burnt-Offerings Delight Desire Desired Goodness Kindness Loyalty Mercy Offerings Rather Sacrifice SteadfastJump to Next Acknowledgment Burned Burnt Burnt-Offerings Delight Desire Desired Goodness Kindness Loyalty Mercy Offerings Rather Sacrifice SteadfastLinks Hosea 6:6 NIVHosea 6:6 NLT Hosea 6:6 ESV Hosea 6:6 NASB Hosea 6:6 KJV Hosea 6:6 Bible Apps Hosea 6:6 Biblia Paralela Hosea 6:6 Chinese Bible Hosea 6:6 French Bible Hosea 6:6 German Bible Hosea 6:6 Commentaries Bible Hub |