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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 26:3–45

18th Century

Theologian

As “the book of the covenant” (Exodus 20:22–33) concludes with promises and warnings (Exodus 23:20–33), so does this collec…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 26:31

19th Century

Bishop

I will make your cities waste.—Not only will the elevated spots outside the cities with their idols be destroyed, and the…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 26:31

17th Century

Pastor

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 26:14–39

17th Century

Minister

After God has set the blessing before them that would make them a happy people if they were obedient, He here sets the curse before them���the evil…