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God Isn't Hungry
Commentators explain that God's rhetorical question, "Will I eat the flesh of bulls?" is meant to be absurd and ironic. Unlike pagan idols, God is a spirit and has no physical needs. He owns the entire world and everything in it. This question powerfully corrects the mistaken idea that our offerings are for His sustenance or benefit.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 50:13
18th Century
Theologian
Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? - This is said to show still further the absurdity of the views which s…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 50:9–18
19th Century
Bishop
Notice the fine tone of irony that pervades this rebuke, the best weapon against ritualistic errors.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 50:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
If I were hungry, I would not tell you: for the world is mine, and the fullness thereof. Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of g…
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John Gill
On Psalms 50:13
17th Century
Pastor
Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats ?
] That is, express a pleasure, take delight and satisfa…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 50:7–15
17th Century
Minister
To obey is better than sacrifice, and to love God and our neighbor better than all burnt offerings. We are warned here not to rest in these outward…