Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

Cross-reference

Proverbs 21:4 describes haughty eyes and proud heart as sin — the underlying wickedness that makes sacrifices abominable.

In Proverbs 28:9, even prayer from one who ignores God's law is an abomination — extending the principle from sacrifices to all worship.

In Proverbs 15:8, the same phrase appears: 'The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD' — a direct parallel.

In Proverbs 7:14, the adulteress uses peace offerings as a cover for seduction — a concrete example of sacrifice with evil intent.

In Matthew 23:14, Jesus condemns hypocritical prayers with evil motives, illustrating the 'evil intent' behind religious acts from Proverbs 21:27.

Isaiah 66:3 Parallel

Isaiah 66:3 likens hypocritical sacrifices to murder and idolatry — the wicked's worship is abominable, just as in Proverbs.

Isaiah 1:11-16 calls sacrifices from bloodstained hands an abomination — a clear parallel to the wicked's offering being detestable.

Amos 5:21 Parallel

In Amos 5:21, God declares hatred for Israel's feasts because of their wickedness, echoing that religious acts without righteousness are rejected.

Amos 5:22 Parallel

Amos 5:22 continues God's rejection of offerings from the wicked, directly paralleling the principle that such sacrifices are an abomination.

1 Samuel 15:21-23 declares obedience better than sacrifice; the wicked's offering is rejected, directly echoing the abomination theme.

Haggai 2:14 Parallel

In Haggai 2:14, the people's uncleanness makes their offerings unclean — just as the wicked's evil intent taints their sacrifice.

In Malachi 2:13, God no longer regards the offering because of their unfaithfulness — same principle: wicked heart makes sacrifice unacceptable.

Hosea 8:13 Parallel

In Hosea 8:13, the Lord does not accept their sacrifices and will punish their sin — a direct parallel to the abomination of the wicked's offering.

Hosea 5:6 Parallel

In Hosea 5:6, they bring sacrifices but cannot find the Lord because He has withdrawn — illustrating the futility of wicked worship.

In Ezekiel 20:39, God tells Israel to serve their idols but stop profaning His name with gifts — the wicked's sacrifice is an abomination even when brought.

In Hebrews 11:4, Abel's sacrifice is accepted by faith, while Cain's is not — contrasting the wicked's abominable offering with a righteous one.

In Ezekiel 20:3, God refuses to be consulted by the wicked — echoing the principle that offerings from the wicked are rejected.

In Ezekiel 14:3, elders come to inquire of God while cherishing idols — the same evil intent that makes their sacrifice an abomination.

Jeremiah 11:15 asks if sacrificial flesh can avert doom when evil is done — echoing that wicked sacrifices are useless and abominable.

Jeremiah 11:15 asks if sacrificial flesh can avert doom when evil is done — echoing that wicked sacrifices are useless and abominable.

Isaiah 58:4 Parallel

In Isaiah 58:4, fasting done with quarreling and wickedness is rejected — like bringing sacrifice with evil intent.

Isaiah 1:13 Parallel

In Isaiah 1:13, God calls vain offerings an abomination — consistent with the principle that wicked sacrifices are rejected.

Ecclesiastes 5:1 warns against the 'sacrifice of fools' who do evil — directly parallel to the wicked's abominable sacrifice.

Psalm 109:7 Parallel

In Psalm 109:7, even prayers of the wicked are counted as sin — showing that religious acts from evil people are rejected.

Psalm 51:16 Parallel

In Psalm 51:16, David states God does not delight in sacrifice without a contrite heart — reinforcing that wicked sacrifices are an abomination.

In 2 Samuel 15:7, Absalom uses a religious vow as a pretext for rebellion, embodying the 'evil intent' behind a religious act from Proverbs 21:27.

1 Samuel 13:12 shows Saul offering a burnt offering with wrong motive (fear) — a concrete example of sacrifice brought with evil intent.

Jeremiah 6:20 declares that burnt offerings from disobedient people are not acceptable — same principle of rejected worship.

Psalm 50:8-13 shows God rebuking wicked worshipers, saying He needs no sacrifices — similar rejection of insincere offerings.

1 Samuel 13:13 records Samuel's rebuke for Saul's disobedience — the consequence of an improper sacrifice, reinforcing that God rejects it.

In 1 Timothy 2:8, prayer requires holy hands without anger — contrasting the evil intent that makes a sacrifice an abomination.