Topical Encyclopedia The term "sacrificedst" is an archaic form of the verb "sacrifice," often found in older translations of the Bible. It refers to the act of offering something valuable to God as an act of worship, atonement, or thanksgiving. Sacrifices were a central aspect of worship in the Old Testament, serving as a means for the Israelites to maintain a covenant relationship with God.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, sacrifices were instituted by God as a way for His people to atone for sin, express devotion, and maintain fellowship with Him. The sacrificial system was detailed in the Mosaic Law, particularly in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. Various types of sacrifices included burnt offerings, grain offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings. Each had specific regulations and purposes. For example, Leviticus 1:3-4 describes the burnt offering: "If one's offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to offer an unblemished male. He must present it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, so that he may be accepted by the LORD. He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so that it may be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him." The act of sacrifice was not merely a ritualistic practice but was intended to reflect the heart's posture towards God. In 1 Samuel 15:22 , the prophet Samuel emphasizes obedience over ritual: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams." New Testament Fulfillment In the New Testament, the sacrificial system finds its fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The sacrifices of the Old Testament were a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus would make on the cross. Hebrews 10:10-12 states, "And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God." The New Testament teaches that Jesus' sacrifice was sufficient to atone for the sins of humanity, rendering the old sacrificial system obsolete. Believers are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices, as stated in Romans 12:1 : "Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." Theological Significance The concept of sacrifice in the Bible underscores the seriousness of sin and the cost of atonement. It highlights God's holiness and justice, as well as His mercy and grace. The sacrificial system points to the necessity of a mediator between God and humanity, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). In summary, "sacrificedst" reflects a practice deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, illustrating the relationship between God and His people, and culminating in the redemptive work of Christ. Concordance Sacrificedst (1 Occurrence)Deuteronomy 16:4 Thesaurus Sacrificedst (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance Sacrificedst (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 16:4 And there shall be no leavened bread seen with thee in all ... /s/sacrificedst.htm - 6k Leavened (16 Occurrences) Sacrificers (1 Occurrence) Coast (70 Occurrences) Leaven (24 Occurrences) Sacrificed (112 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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