He who kills an ox is as he who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb, as he who breaks a dog’s neck; he who offers an offering, as he who offers pig’s blood; he who burns frankincense, as he who blesses an idol. Yes, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 3. He. Septuagint “the wicked who.” Bible.—Ox. This is a prophecy, that the sacrifices which were offered in the old law, should be abolished in the new; and that he offering of them should be a crime. Challoner.—Without the proper dispositions, sacrifice only displeases God. Calmet.—Brain, or slay. Bible.—Incense. To offer it in the way of a sacrifice; ( Challoner.) or to remind God of his people. The expression is popular, but energetic. Leviticus 2:2, 9. and 6:15.—Ways, to please themselves, and to bind me. But I will not have a divided heart. Calmet. 1:11 and 58:3. Calmet.