Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth, &c.] The Targum is,
``my Word abhorreth;''
the Messiah, the essential Word. These are the same as before. They are a trouble unto me; as they were kept and observed, either when they should not, or in a manner unbecoming: I am weary to bear [them]; because of the sins with which they made him to serve, ( Isaiah 43:24 ) .
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Who asked you to bring all of those animals when you come to worship me? Who asked you and your animals to walk all over my courtyards?
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Stop bringing offerings that do not mean anything to me! I hate your incense. I can't stand your evil gatherings. I can't stand the way you celebrate your New Moon Feasts, Sabbath days and special services.
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I hate your New Moon Feasts and your other appointed feasts. They have become a heavy load to me. I am tired of carrying it.
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You might spread out your hands toward me when you pray. But I will not look at you. You might even offer many prayers. But I will not listen to them. Your hands are covered with the blood of the people you have murdered.
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So wash your hands. Make yourselves clean. Get your evil actions out of my sight! Stop doing what is wrong!