“Thou hast not brought me the small cattle of thy burnt offerings; neither hast thou honoured me with thy sacrifices. I have not caused thee to serve with an offering, nor wearied thee with incense.”
The continuation—'You have not brought me your sheep for burnt offerings, or honored me with your sacrifices'—specifies Israel's neglect in terms of cultic failure. The reference to animal sacrifices and honor suggests that Israel has abandoned the practices that maintain covenant relationship. The enumeration of unfulfilled ritual obligations emphasizes systematic neglect rather than isolated lapses. This verse suggests that restoration will involve restoration of proper worship as well as political liberation.
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