Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 6:20 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Jeremiah 6:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 6 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Jeremiah 6:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 6:20
God rejects their worship as meaningless: incense from Sheba (southwestern Arabia) and sweet cane from distant countries cannot compensate for covenant unfaithfulness. The rhetorical question 'To what purpose...?' exposes the futility of religious ritual without obedience. Their offerings are 'not acceptable' and sacrifices give no 'delight.' This illustrates the prophetic principle that God desires obedience over sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). External religious observance without heart transformation is offensive rather than pleasing to God. Reformed theology emphasizes that true worship must f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 6:20
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“and bow myself before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings”
“the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and frankincense”
“Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.”
“I despise your feasts”
“the God of Israel: Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices”
“of flowing myrrh five hundred shekels”
“as he who breaks a dog's neck; he who offers an offering”
“nor wearied you with frankincense.”