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They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek Yahweh; but they shall not find him: he has withdrawn himself from them.
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God Wants Your Heart, Not Just Your Rituals
Commentators unanimously point out that Israel's problem wasn't a lack of religious activity. They brought abundant sacrifices, but their hearts were unrepentant. Scholars like Calvin explain that God desires a spiritual relationship, not just external rites. These actions, without sincere faith and a changed heart, were seen by God as a hollow mockery, leading Him to withdraw His presence.
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Hosea
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They shall go with their flocks - “They had let slip the day of grace, in which God had called them to repentance, and promised to …
19th Century
Anglican
The vain effort to repent when it is too late. The spirit with which sacrifices of flocks and herds were offered is of more consequence than the mu…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here scorns the hypocrisy of the people, because they thought they had a ready way to deal with God: to pacify Him with their sacrifice…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the Lord
Not only the …
The piercing eye of God saw the secret liking and disposition to sin, the love the house of Israel had for their sins, and the dominion their sins …
