Charles Ellicott Commentary Jeremiah 7:21

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Jeremiah 7:21

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Jeremiah 7:21

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Add your burnt-offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat ye flesh." — Jeremiah 7:21 (ASV)

Put your burnt offerings. —that is, “Add one kind of sacrifice to another. Offer the victim, and then partake of the sacrificial feast. All is fruitless, unless there are the true conditions of acceptance, repentance, and holiness.”