Berean Standard Bible
“For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”
In Hosea 6, God laments that his people's love is like morning mist or dew that quickly disappears. They continued offering sacrifices at the altar while breaking covenant and committing violence.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
World English Bible (WEB)
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
King James Version (KJV)
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Because my desire is for mercy and not offerings; for the knowledge of God more than for burned offerings.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque misericordia quise, y no sacrificio; y conocimiento de Dios más que holocaustos.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Lo que más quiero de ustedes no son sus sacrificios rituales, sino que amen a Dios y a su prójimo; lo que más quiero de ustedes no son sus ofrendas, sino que me reconozcan y respeten como su Dios.
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