15:21 15:21

1 Samuel 15:22

15:23 15:23

Bible Versions

And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
And Samuel {H8050} said {H559}, Hath the LORD {H3068} as great delight {H2656} in burnt offerings {H5930} and sacrifices {H2077}, as in obeying {H8085} the voice {H6963} of the LORD {H3068}? Behold, to obey {H8085} is better {H2896} than sacrifice {H2077}, and to hearken {H7181} than the fat {H2459} of rams {H352}.
Sh'mu'el said, "Does ADONAI take as much pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying what ADONAI says? Surely obeying is better than sacrifice, and heeding orders than the fat of rams.
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.
And Samuel said, Hath Jehovah as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Jehovah? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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