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I will make your cities a waste, and will bring your sanctuaries to desolation, and I won`t smell the savor of your sweet odors.
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God Rejects Empty Worship
Commentators emphasize the phrase "I will not smell the savor of your sweet odors." This signifies that God will reject their sacrifices and religious rituals. Even correct worship practices become unacceptable when the people's hearts are disobedient, a powerful reminder that genuine faith is more important than outward acts.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As “the book of the covenant” (Exodus 20:22–33) concludes with promises and warnings (Exodus 23:20–33), so does this collec…
19th Century
Anglican
I will make your cities waste.—Not only will the elevated spots outside the cities with their idols be destroyed, and the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will make your cities waste By suffering the enemy to besiege them, enter into them, and plunder them, and destroy the …
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