and Abel for his part brought of the firstlings of his flock, their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering,
Psalm 20:3 - New Revised Standard Version May he remember all your offerings, and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices. Selah Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Remember all thy offerings, And accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Remember all your offerings and accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah [pause, and think of that]! American Standard Version (1901) Remember all thy offerings, And accept thy burnt-sacrifice; [Selah Common English Bible Let God recall your many grain offerings; let him savor your entirely burned offerings. Selah Catholic Public Domain Version You have granted him the desire of his heart, and you have not cheated him of the wish of his lips. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou hast given him his heart's desire: end hast not withholden from him the will of his lips. |
and Abel for his part brought of the firstlings of his flock, their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering,
David built there an altar to the Lord and presented burnt offerings and offerings of well-being. He called upon the Lord, and he answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering.
When Solomon had ended his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.
The Lord bless you from Zion. May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
then you will delight in right sacrifices, in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on your altar.
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall be acceptable on my altar, and I will glorify my glorious house.
Fire came out from the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat on the altar; and when all the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces.
He stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” He answered, “Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.
and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.