Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 40:6 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 40:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 40 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. opened: Heb. digged”
Psalms 40:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 40:6
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. This verse, quoted extensively in Hebrews 10:5-7, represents a watershed moment in biblical theology—the subordination of ritual sacrifice to obedient relationship. David doesn't condemn sacrifice (he participated in temple worship), but he recognizes that God values heart obedience above ceremonial performance. This theme appears throughout prophetic literature (1 Samuel 15:22, Isaiah 1:11-17, Hosea 6:6, Micah 6:6-8).'Thou didst not desire' (lo chafatzta, לֹא־חָפַצ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 40:6
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“he says”
“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; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”
“and not sacrifice”
“'I desire mercy”
“though you offer me your burnt offerings and meal offerings”
“the God of Israel: Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices”
“as he who breaks a dog's neck; he who offers an offering”