Hosea 6:6 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

I want your loyalty, not your sacrifices. I want you to know me, not to give me burnt offerings.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

ASV:

For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

BBE:

Because my desire is for mercy and not offerings; for the knowledge of God more than for burned offerings.

DBY:

For I delight in loving-kindness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

ERV:

For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

JPS:

For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt-offerings.

WBS:

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice: and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

WEB:

For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

YLT:

For kindness I desired, and not sacrifice, And a knowledge of God above burnt-offerings.

Hosea 6:6 Cross References

XREF:

Isaiah 1:11 "What are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?" Says the LORD. "I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams And the fat of fed cattle; And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats.

Matthew 9:13 "But go and learn what this means: 'I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT SACRIFICE,' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

Matthew 12:7 "But if you had known what this means, 'I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT A SACRIFICE,' you would not have condemned the innocent. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

6:6 For I desired {f} mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
(f) He shows to what his doctrine was aimed at, that they should unite the obedience of God, and the love of their neighbour, with outward sacrifices.

WES:

6:6 For - I so hewed and slew them, because they did not what I most of all required; they were full of sacrifices, but either to idols, or else in formality and pride. Mercy - Compassion and charity towards men, this one principal duty of the second table put for all. In this I delight, I have found little of this among you. Not sacrifice - Rather than sacrifice. The knowledge of God - The affectionate knowledge of God, which fills the mind with reverence of his majesty, fear of his goodness, love of his holiness, trust in his promise, and submission to his will.

MHC:

6:4-11 Sometimes Israel and Judah seemed disposed to repent under their sufferings, but their goodness vanished like the empty morning cloud, and the early dew, and they were as vile as ever. Therefore the Lord sent awful messages by the prophets. The word of God will be the death either of the sin or of the sinner. God desired mercy rather than sacrifice, and that knowledge of him which produces holy fear and love. This exposes the folly of those who trust in outward observances, to make up for their want of love to God and man. As Adam broke the covenant of God in paradise, so Israel had broken his national covenant, notwithstanding all the favours they received. Judah also was ripe for Divine judgments. May the Lord put his fear into our hearts, and set up his kingdom within us, and never leave us to ourselves, nor suffer us to be overcome by temptation.

CONC:

Acknowledgment Burned Burnt Burnt-offerings Delight Desire Desired Goodness Kindness Love Loving-kindness Loyalty Mercy Offerings Rather Sacrifice Steadfast

Acknowledgment Burned Burnt Burnt-Offerings Delight Desire Desired Goodness Kindness Loyalty Mercy Offerings Rather Sacrifice Steadfast

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