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Heart Over Ritual
Commentators explain that God is not condemning the act of sacrifice itself, but the empty, formalistic attitude behind it. He expresses contempt for offerings given without a sincere heart. This verse serves as a powerful reminder that God is not pleased by mere external religious acts; He desires genuine faith, repentance, and a heart devoted to Him. As one scholar notes, "to obey is better than sacrifice."
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 50:9
18th Century
Theologian
I will take no bullock out of your house - Bullocks were offered regularly in the Hebrew service and sacrifice ([Reference Exodus 2…
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 50:7–9
19th Century
Preacher
Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I am God, even thy God. I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifi…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 50:9
16th Century
Theologian
I will take no calf out your house. Two reasons are given in this and the following verses to prove that he cannot set any value on sacrif…
John Gill
On Psalms 50:9
17th Century
Pastor
I will take no bullock out of your house
That is, will accept of none; such sacrifices being no more agreeable to th…
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…