rsv Malachi:1:8-13 SEEK
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When you offer blind animals in sacrifice ,
is that no evil ?
And when you offer those that are lame or sick ,
is that no evil ?
Present that to your governor ;
will he be pleased with you or show you favor ?
says the LORD of hosts .
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And now entreat the favor of God ,
that he may be gracious to us .
With such a gift from your hand ,
will he show favor to any of you ?
says the LORD of hosts .
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Oh ,
that there were one among you who would shut the doors ,
that you might not kindle fire upon my altar in vain !
I have no pleasure in you ,
says the LORD of hosts ,
and I will not accept an offering from your hand .
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For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name is great among the nations ,
and in every place incense is offered to my name ,
and a pure offering ;
for my name is great among the nations ,
says the LORD of hosts .
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But you profane it when you say that the LORD '
s table is polluted ,
and the food for it may be despised .
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What a weariness this is ,'
you say ,
and you sniff at me ,
says the LORD of hosts .
You bring what has been taken by violence or is lame or sick ,
and this you bring as your offering !
Shall I accept that from your hand ?
says the LORD .