I have no need for a bull from your stall, nor male goats from your pens.
Parallel translations
- KJV I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.
- BSB I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens,
- NKJV I will not take a bull from your house, Nor goats out of your folds.
- NASB “I will not take a bull from your house, Nor male goats from your folds.
- NLT But I do not need the bulls from your barns or the goats from your pens.
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Quick answer
God says He has no need of their bulls and goats. He does not depend on their offerings.
Overview
The Lord declares He requires nothing from their stalls and pens, correcting any pagan notion that sacrifices feed or sustain the deity. God is not enriched by what worshipers bring. This prepares the way for His call to a worship of thanksgiving and obedient hearts rather than mere ritual transaction.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Mic 6:6–8How shall I come before Yahweh, and bow myself before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?
- Acts 17:25neither is he served by men’s hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself gives to all life and breath, and all things.
- Heb 10:4–6For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins.
- Isa 43:23–24You have not brought me of your sheep for burnt offerings; neither have you honored me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, nor wearied you with frankincense.
- Ps 69:31It will please Yahweh better than an ox, or a bull that has horns and hoofs.
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