Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 7:22 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Jeremiah 7:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 7 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of”
Jeremiah 7:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 7:22
God declares, 'For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices.' This striking statement doesn't deny that Levitical law prescribed sacrifices, but rather emphasizes priority: the foundational command was obedience, not ritual. The sacrificial system was given in the context of covenant relationship based on obedience. This verse teaches that God's primary concern has always been heart obedience rather than external religious performance. Sacrifices were means to express covenant faithfulnes...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 7:22
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“and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”
“Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices”
“or else I would give it. You have no pleasure in burnt offering.”
“and not sacrifice”
“I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings”
“Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.”
“and with all the understanding”