11 " What are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?" Says the Lord . "I [1]have had enough of burnt offerings of rams And the fat of fed cattle ; And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls , lambs or goats . 12 "When you come to appear before Me, Who requires [2]of you this trampling of My courts ? 13 "Bring your worthless offerings no longer , Incense is an abomination to Me. New moon and sabbath , the calling of assemblies - I cannot e endure iniquity and the solemn assembly .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 1:11-13
Commentary on Isaiah 1:10-15
(Read Isaiah 1:10-15)
Judea was desolate, and their cities burned. This awakened them to bring sacrifices and offerings, as if they would bribe God to remove the punishment, and give them leave to go on in their sin. Many who will readily part with their sacrifices, will not be persuaded to part with their sins. They relied on the mere form as a service deserving a reward. The most costly devotions of wicked people, without thorough reformation of heart and life, cannot be acceptable to God. He not only did not accept them, but he abhorred them. All this shows that sin is very hateful to God. If we allow ourselves in secret sin, or forbidden indulgences; if we reject the salvation of Christ, our very prayers will become abomination.