Hosea 6:6

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Hosea 6:6

BSB
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
AKJV
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
CPDV
For I desired mercy and not sacrifice, and knowledge of God more than holocausts.
ERV
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
NHEB
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
SMT
For I delighted in mercy and not sacrifice; the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

Commentary for Hosea 6:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hosea 6:6
Summary
Compassion matters more than ritual performance
Event
Teaching about divine values
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Teaching