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Isaiah 1:11New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
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11 “Of what benefit to me are your many sacrifices?”+ says Jehovah.
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Isaiah 66:3New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
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3 The one slaughtering the bull is like one striking down a man.+
The one sacrificing a sheep is like one breaking the neck of a dog.+
The one offering a gift—like the blood of a pig!+
The one presenting a memorial offering of frankincense+ is like one saying a blessing with magical words.*+
They have chosen their own ways,
And they take delight* in what is disgusting.
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Jeremiah 7:21New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
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21 “This is what Jehovah of armies, the God of Israel, says, ‘Go ahead, add your whole burnt offerings to your other sacrifices, and eat the flesh yourselves.+
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Amos 5:21New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
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21 I hate, I despise your festivals,+
And I take no pleasure in the aroma of your solemn assemblies.
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