Psalm 50:9

Translations

Modern

I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens,

Traditional

I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds.

Literal

I will not take a bull from your house or male goats from your folds.

Latin

Non accipiam de domo tua vitulos, neque de gregibus tuis hircos:

Original

Hebrew

English

I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens,

Notes

Psalms 50:9

Unlike pagan gods, God does not need food. Instead, he wants his people to serve him with sincere hearts (Psalm 50:14–15).

Psalms 50:7–13

The psalmist warns against valuing sacrificial rituals more than having the right attitude in your heart.

Psalms 50:1–23

God appears as judge. He reminds both the godly and the ungodly that sacrifices and reciting the law are worthless without thankfulness, repentance, and justice.

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Related verses

Micah 6:6–8
With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?
Hebrews 10:4–6
…because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
Acts 17:25
Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.
Psalm 69:31
And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves.
Isaiah 43:23–24
You have not brought Me sheep for burnt offerings, nor honored Me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, nor wearied you with frankincense.

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Topics

Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning Offerings: Useless when not Accompanied by Genuine Piety The Burnt offering: The Most Costly, No Adequate Tribute to God The Goat: The Male, Best for Sacrifice The Ox: Includes The: Bullock

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