Hosea 6:6

6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.

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Hosea 6:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
ESV
6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
NLT
6 I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings.
MSG
6 I'm after love that lasts, not more religion. I want you to know God, not go to more prayer meetings.
CSB
6 For I desire loyalty and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

Hosea 6:6 In-Context

4 “What can I do with you, Ephraim? What can I do with you, Judah? Your love is like the morning mist, like the early dew that disappears.
5 Therefore I cut you in pieces with my prophets, I killed you with the words of my mouth— then my judgments go forth like the sun.
6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.
7 As at Adam, they have broken the covenant; they were unfaithful to me there.
8 Gilead is a city of evildoers, stained with footprints of blood.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S 1 Samuel 15:22; S Isaiah 1:11; Matthew 9:13*; Matthew 12:7*; Mark 12:33
  • 2. S Jeremiah 4:22; S Hosea 2:20
  • 3. S Psalms 40:6; Micah 6:8
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