Psalms 50:9

9 But why should I want your blue-ribbon bull, or more and more goats from your herds?

Psalms 50:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 50:9

I will take no bullock out of thy house
That is, will accept of none; such sacrifices being no more agreeable to the will of God, ( Hebrews 10:5 Hebrews 10:6 Hebrews 10:8 ) ; the "bullock" is mentioned, that being a principal creature used in sacrifice; as also the following,

[nor] he goats out of thy folds;
the reasons follow.

Psalms 50:9 In-Context

7 "Are you listening, dear people? I'm getting ready to speak; Israel, I'm about ready to bring you to trial. This is God, your God, speaking to you.
8 I don't find fault with your acts of worship, the frequent burnt sacrifices you offer.
9 But why should I want your blue-ribbon bull, or more and more goats from your herds?
10 Every creature in the forest is mine, the wild animals on all the mountains.
11 I know every mountain bird by name; the scampering field mice are my friends.
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