Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 51:16 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Psalms 51:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 51 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. else: or, that I should”
Psalms 51:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 51:16
The inadequacy of ritual: 'For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.' David cannot simply offer an animal and be cleansed. His sin exceeds ritual remedy. God desires something sacrifice alone cannot provide. This isn't rejecting sacrifice but recognizing its limits.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 51:16
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“Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.”
“and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”
“he says”
“Has Yahweh as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices”
“you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.”
“when he brings it with a wicked mind!”
“I despise your feasts”
“nor command them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt”
“but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”