...affectation ; and yet I cannot find any place wherein he has surpassed that passage of the prophet. * He that killeth an ox, is as if he slew a man : he tfaat eacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck ; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered...

...meeting. God sets the guilt of formalists in the most striking light, by the words of the prophet : He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man ; he...he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Killing an ox in sacrifice was required, but killing a man was forbidden ; sacrificing a lamb was required,...

...burnt-offerings and sacrifices; but this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice," Jer. vii. 22, 23. " He that killeth an ox, is as if he slew a man ; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he had cut off a dog's neck ; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood ; he that burneth...

...nation of (he Jews were so unbelieving, careless and stupid, that it is said of them by the prophet: "He that killeth an ox. is as if he slew a man:. he that sacrifketh a lamb. as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that oftereth an oblation,, as if he offered swine's...

...abomination. DEAR Sis., — Will you favor me with an explanation of the passage in Isaiah Ixvi. 3, — " He that killeth an ox is, as if he slew a man." Now, oxen having to be sacrificed as offerings to the Lord, how could the priest be guilty of manslaughter...

...this man will 1 look, eveti to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word. 3 He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man ; he that sacrificeth a Iamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck ; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood...

...wicked, fall under this predicament. To the same purpose is this striking passage of the prophet. " He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man : He that sacrificed a lamb as if he cut off a dog's neck : He that offereth an oblation as if he offered swine's...

...For, upon describing the acceptable sacrifice which is godly contrition, he immediately adds, " But, he that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man," &c. The * JVot the lamp of the tricked, nor their protperity : This is unnatural and strained. C 2...

...even of sacrifices, are declared unacceptable, even abominable, in the sight of God. He 3that Jtilleth an ox, is as if he slew a man ; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off" a dogs neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood ; he that burneth incense,...

...undone yourselves. This is a rebellious people, lying children, that will riot heap the law of the Lord. Yea, they have chosen their own ways., and their soul delighteth in abominations; I will also choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them,' because, when...