Psalm 40:6 Meaning
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Context Explained
4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
5Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
6Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
8I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Micah 6:6-8
Both passages emphasize that God desires justice and humility over sacrifices.
1 Samuel 15:22
This verse reinforces the idea that obedience is better than sacrifice.
Matthew 9:13
Jesus quotes this to emphasize mercy over sacrifice.
Source: Psalm 40:6