Psalm 20:3

Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

Cross-reference

Genesis 4:4 Parallel

Genesis 4:4 shows God regarding Abel's offering, illustrating the acceptance prayed for in Psalm 20:3.

Genesis 4:5 Contrast

Genesis 4:5 shows God not accepting Cain's offering — the opposite of the acceptance prayed for in Psalm 20:3, highlighting the need for right sacrifice.

2 Samuel 24:23 includes a blessing 'May the LORD your God accept you' — directly parallel to the prayer for acceptance of offerings in Psalm 20:3.

Malachi 1:8 Contrast

Malachi 1:8 condemns offering blemished sacrifices that God will not accept — the opposite of the acceptable offerings prayed for in Psalm 20:3.

Leviticus 9:24 shows God accepting a burnt offering by consuming it with fire — a concrete example of the acceptance prayed for in Psalm 20:3.

In 1 Chronicles 21:26, God answers David's sacrifice with fire from heaven, demonstrating acceptance — similar to the prayer in Psalm 20:3 for God to accept offerings.

2 Chronicles 7:1 records fire from heaven consuming Solomon's sacrifices, signifying divine acceptance — the same outcome prayed for in Psalm 20:3.

Ephesians 5:2 presents Christ's sacrifice as a fragrant offering, fulfilling the OT sacrificial system that Psalm 20:3 prays about.

Deuteronomy 33:11 prays for God to be pleased with the work of Levi's hands — a parallel to the prayer for acceptance of offerings in Psalm 20:3.

Isaiah 60:7 Parallel

Isaiah 60:7 promises that offerings will be accepted on God's altar, similar to the prayer for acceptance of burnt sacrifices in Psalm 20:3.

1 Peter 2:5 Parallel

1 Peter 2:5 echoes the theme of acceptable offerings, but shifts from physical sacrifices to spiritual ones offered through Christ.