(C. H. But as to my occupation now, I am a practical man. Hebrews 13:15. For ye are a vapor that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away" (4:14). 153, and Rabbi Tanchum, fol. Only here. 7:12; Пс. Updated: Sat, 04/25/2020 - 12:08 By admin. But on how many lips is there the sacrifice of praise to God continually, open confession to His name, which should be the true "fruit" of Christian lips? fruit of our lips — (Isaiah 57:19; Hosea 14:2). ‘Give all thou canst, high heaven rejects the lore. Do not think too much, or immediately of the benefit, spiritual or temporal, which you hope to receive; but think first and chiefly of rendering to God that homage which is His due. What then, is to be our attitude towards those who despise and reject Him? Many believe this is what Hebrews originally was, but was modified to become a letter. It literally means “acknowledgment” or “confession.” In praising a creature, we may easily exceed the truth; but in praising God we have only to go on confessing what He really is to us. Christ has made His people "kings and priests unto God" ( Revelation 1:6), and here they are called upon to exercise their priestly functions. The time when, and the persons by whom, this sacrifice of praise is to be offered to God, and that is continually, constantly, morning and evening; not putting Almighty God off with less under the gospel, than the Jews offered to him under the law, which was the morning and evening sacrifice, and all this by Christ; By him let us offer, by him who is our peace may we find access. to God continually: as the Creator and Preserver of us, in our beings; as the Father of mercies; as the Father of Christ; and as our covenant God and Father in him; since he is always bestowing mercies on us, of one kind or another; and, therefore, should be continually praised, even in times of adversity, affliction, and temptation; in the midst of reproach and persecution; even when unsettled in mind, body, and estate; since there is a continuing city to come; nor can a believer be in any state of life but he has something to be thankful for: that is, the fruit of our lips; the sacrifice of praise is so called, in allusion to the offering of the firstfruits under the law; and to distinguish it from legal sacrifices; and to show in what way and manner we are to praise God, namely, with our lips: in Hosea 14:2 which is thought to be referred to here, it is, "the calves of our lips"; sacrifices of praise being instead of calves: and the apostle interprets it in great agreement with the Jewish writers; the Chaldee paraphrase explains it by מלי ספותנא, "the words of their lips": and so Jarchi, דברי שפתינו, "the words of our lips"; and Kimchi, וידוי שפתינו, "the confession of our lips": and it may be observed, that there is a great nearness in פרים, "calves", and פרי, "fruit"; though perhaps rather the phrase is borrowed from Isaiah 57:19 where it is expressly had; the Septuagint indeed have it in Hosea 14:2 & the apostle adds, for further explanation, giving thanks to his name; to the name of God; to the glory of his name; to the honour of his divine perfections; for mercies of every kind: the word signifies "a speaking together"; and may design not only the conjunction of the heart and tongue together in praise, but a social giving thanks to God by the saints, as a body together: the phrase θυσια αινεσεως, "the sacrifice of praise", is used by the Septuagint in 2 Chronicles 29:31. Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:18. 12:1). Jesus said of the world, "Me it hateth, because I testify of it that its works are evil." Are we to offer no sacrifice? (a) There is the habit of noticing His mercies. Elucidation of the meaning in θυσίαν αἰνέσεως, in order further to bring into special relief the purely spiritual nature of this Christian thankoffering already indicated by those words. Now, in considering the apostle’s expression, “sacrifice of praise,” with a view to ascertain the full meaning of the phrase, let us inquire whether there was anything in the ancient sacrifices which does not apply to the solemn services of the Christian Church. Nothing of the Mass. 15 Through Him then, let’s continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips praising His name. A. Ис. Hebrews 13:15. δἰ αὐτοῦ, by Him) 1 Peter 2:5.— θυσίαν, the sacrifice) The Altar is mentioned, Hebrews 13:10; now the sacrifices are enumerated: of praise here, of well-doing, Hebrews 13:16.— αἰνέσεως, of praise) for the salvation made sure.— διαπαντὸς, continually) A continual sacrifice. The sacrifice of praise - For all the mercies of redemption. The apostle here also teaches us the general form and method of Christian worship, which is, to offer up our prayers to God the Father through Jesus Christ the Mediator;—as the apostle says we must do continually, and as the precepts and examples recorded in the New Testament universally teach us. The rabbis had an old saying, 'At a future time all sacrifices shall cease, but praises shall not.'. Be sure that you do not lose your joy Rejoice in the Lord, that you may praise Him. He meets us, as it were, at the door of the heavenly temple, and we place our spiritual sacrifices in His hands, that He may, in the sweet fragrance of His merits and perfections, present them for God's acceptance. 1 Peter 2:5. continually — not merely at fixed seasons, as those on which the legal sacrifices were offered, but throughout all our lives. One night about 11 o'clock I was on a State Street car coming from a meeting on the South side. (Comp. The praise from our lips is our offering to God, through Jesus Christ! As he was required to bring an offering that was without physical defect, so we must bring to God the very best that our hearts can supply: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name." p. 253): τὴν ἀρίστην ἀνάγουσι θυσίαν, ὕμνοις καὶ εὐχαριστίαις τὸν εὐεργέτην καὶ σωτῆρα θεὸν γεραίροντες. 2:5,9), они приносят жертвы хвалы и благодарения Богу (Рим. When the worshipping Israelite approached the tabernacle or temple, he did not come empty-handed, but brought with him a thank-offering. Corresponding to these, there is a twofold spiritual sacrifice in connection with the Christian profession. giving thanks — Greek, “confessing.” Bengel remarks that the Hebrew, “{todah},” is beautifully emphatic. Vocal, articulated praise, is what becomes those who have received the gift of speech: that is why the saints of all ages have expressed their worship in holy songs and psalms. This particular expression "let us offer a sacrifice of praise to God" not only emphasizes the fact that in their worship believers act in priestly capacity, but it also signifies that we now have the substance of what was shadowed forth by the Levitical rites. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding" ( Psalm 47:6, 7). If the end of all things is at hand, let them end; but our praises of the living God shall abide world without end. The snow lay many inches deep. I may sacrifice my seat so that someone else might sit down. The Rabbins had a saying, “in the future time all sacrifices shall cease; but praises shall not cease.” Philo says: “They offer the best sacrifice who glorify with hymns the savior and benefactor, God.”, That is the fruit of our lips ( τουτέστιν καρπὸν χειλέων ). in the days of the Messiah) all sacrifices shall cease, but קרבן תודה, "the sacrifice of praise" shall not ceaseF2Vajikra Rabba, sect. But it is not true that all the Jewish sacrifices were burnt; for it is certain that the wave-loaves were not thus offered with fire: and again, it was distinctly enjoined that the scape-goat was to be presented alive before the Lord to make an atonement. App-6. (Comp. 8:2, 11; 2 Cor. Through Him, then, here and now, and by His blessed indwelling Spirit, yea, by Christ formed within us by that Spirit (Rom. Praise, continuous praise, is the fitting recognition of an abiding Saviour and an unending salvation. And a creature depending on God for breath "has not time" to use that breath to praise him! Spurgeon. For the phrase offer up through Jesus Christ, comp. To Get the Full List of Definitions: Sign Up or Login. Admire the patience and condescension of the Holy Ghost, that He should visit you, and dwell in you, and bear with you. II. There has ever been the same daily services in the Catholic Church of Christ; and our own Anglican branch of it asserts this duty, and claims this privilege. He returns to that particular doctrine to which he had referred, respecting the abrogation of the ancient ceremonies; and he anticipates an objection that might have been made; for as the sacrifices were attached as appendages to the tabernacle, when this was abolished, it follows that the sacrifices also must have ceased. ", "let us offer a sacrifice of praise to God", "let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God. 3. Ver. The Rabbins had a saying, "in the future time all sacrifices shall cease; but praises shall not cease." That was no mechanical Acts, but the spontaneous outburst of a heart delighting itself in the Lord. Praise God, because this is what God loves. .'. Будем... приносить... жертву хвалы. Lit. All seats were full, and people standing against the walls, both upstairs and down. Praise them we may; but offer a sacrifice of prayer or praise to them we may not. The happiest soul we have ever met was a sister in a London garret (before the days of old-age pensions), who had neither eaten meat or fruit nor had a glass of milk for years past, but was continually praising the Lord. He is our Priest and Sacrifice, the only efficient and sufficient one. What does your little earth life amount to? When, through backsliding, the heart has cooled toward God and the music of joy has been silenced, cry unto Him "O Lord, open Thou my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise" ( Psalm 51:15). A daily sense of defilement leads to a daily pleading of Christ's blood before the throne of grace. "a sacrifice." Here we have a description of the believer’s position before God. This sacrifice of praise is here designated "the fruit of our lips," which is a quotation from Hosea 14:2, where backsliding Israel vows that in return for God's receiving them graciously, they will render to Him "the calves of their lips"—the Hebrew word for "calves" being the same as for "praise." But the Apostle had taught us that as Christ had suffered without the gate, we are also called thither, and that hence the tabernacle must be forsaken by those who would follow him. She went to live in a humble rented room, and began to publish in every spare moment the good news of salvation she had heard and believed. Question mars all melody. The worship which the Christian presents unto God is the sacrifice of praise. That is an act of consecration. Впрочем, поскольку намерение апостола – научить законному способу почитания Бога в новом завете, он попутно увещевает нас, что невозможно правильно призывать Бога и прославлять Его имя без Посредника Христа. 2. The Lord has done so much for me that I must praise Him, or feel as if I had a fire shut up within me. ainesis. Such, in brief, is the relation between our present portion and its context. Isaiah 57:19. If we are without the camp, have we nothing to do? Note, 4. "By Him (the One mentioned in verses 12, 13) let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God." (C. H. 2. Shall we grudge acts and words of praise to the Perfection of goodness itself? But "whoso offereth praise" opens a wide door of entrance to every believer. Hebrews 5:9-14 $ 2.00: Hebrews Commentary - Individual Sessions quantity. "Sing forth the honor of His name: make His praise glorious" ( Psalm 66:2). Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Hebrews 13:15 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE." “Praise” now is one of the great duties of the redeemed. From lxx of Hosea 14:3, where the Hebrew reads, “we will account our lips as calves” (offered in sacrifice). Hebrews 12:15. Notice how the next verse puts it: “With such sacrifices God is well pleased.”. What a straight course in the truth she held! A little Irish woman, a Roman Catholic, who was unattractive in appearance and had lost one eye, hearing the great volume of song, came to the entrance, could not get in on the first floor, and went to the gallery. Hebrews 13:15 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Hebrews 13:15, NIV: "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise--the fruit of lips that openly profess his name." As our great High Priest Christ is the "Minister of the Sanctuary" ( Hebrews 8:2). But how could the Septuagint translate פרים parim, calves, by καρπον, fruit? We are to draw near to God in the holiest above, are we not? Shall we sit down in despair? “Well,” saith one, “I cannot force myself to praise,” I do not want you to force yourself to it: this praise is to be natural. Therefore does he now lay hold of him by faith and present the atoning sacrifice of Christ to God as the only ground of his acceptance. I believe that a life spent in God’s praise would in itself be a missionary life. or they were connected with vows in order that further blessings might be obtained, or they were brought voluntarily as a means to continue themselves in the friendship and favor of God; Leviticus 7:11-12; compare Jenning's Jew. Glance for a moment at Psalm 145, which is entitled a "Psalm of Praise." For the thought, comp. Cf. 335. It was not so in the early assemblies of the saints (1 Cor. Omit our. The apostles forgot their smarting backs in the Philippian dungeon as they "sang praise unto God" ( Acts 16:25). You must have also an overflowing content, a real joy in Him. The sacrifice — The altar is mentioned, Hebrews 13:10; now the sacrifices: 1. Praise is called a sacrifice because it is a very sacred thing. It is the recognition and acknowledgement that I am no longer my own, that I have been bought with a price, that I am the purchased property of Another. Every hour of every day the child of God should seek occasions to speak humbly and lovingly of the wonderful blessings in Christian service, of the love and mercy of God, of God's goodness, and of the peace and joy in believing. to God continually: as the Creator and Preserver of us, in our beings; as the Father of mercies; as the Father of Christ; and as our covenant God and Father in him; since he is always bestowing mercies on us, of one kind or another; and, therefore, should be continually praised, even in times of adversity, affliction, and temptation; in the midst of reproach and persecution; even when unsettled in mind, body, and estate; since there is a continuing city to come; nor can a believer be in any state of life but he has something to be thankful for: that is, the fruit of our lips; the sacrifice of praise is so called, in allusion to the offering of the firstfruits under the law; and to distinguish it from legal sacrifices; and to show in what way and manner we are to praise God, namely, with our lips: in Hosea 14:2 which is thought to be referred to here, it is, "the calves of our lips"; sacrifices of praise being instead of calves: and the apostle interprets it in great agreement with the Jewish writers; the Chaldee paraphrase explains it by , "the words of their lips": and so Jarchi, , "the words of our lips"; and Kimchi, , "the confession of our lips": and it may be observed, that there is a great nearness in "calves", and "fruit"; though perhaps rather the phrase is borrowed from Isaiah 57:19 where it is expressly had; the Septuagint indeed have it in Hosea 14:2 & the apostle adds, for further explanation, giving thanks to his name; to the name of God; to the glory of his name; to the honour of his divine perfections; for mercies of every kind: the word signifies "a speaking together"; and may design not only the conjunction of the heart and tongue together in praise, but a social giving thanks to God by the saints, as a body together: the phrase , "the sacrifice of praise", is used by the Septuagint in 2 Chronicles 29:31. By both these must synecdochically be understood the Spirit and heart guiding the whole man in this matter, Romans 12:1, confessing that all it is capable of rendering is due from it to God, even all of love, praise, thanksgiving honour, for its redemption through Jesus Christ, whether continually expressed either by lip or life, as Psalms 50:23 1 Corinthians 6:20 Ephesians 5:20 Philippians 4:6,7 Col 3:17 1 Thessalonians 5:17,18. хвалы’ прославляющих Как видно из Послания к Евреям, жертвы были очень важны в Ветхом завете. Now it is this laying hold of Christ and the offering of Him to God in the arms of faith which corresponds to the second thing in connection with the tabernacle (and temple) sacrifices of old. No wonder the Psalmist closed with, "my mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless His holy name for ever and ever.". This should describe your constant occupation perhaps more simply and understandably than any other verse in this great book of exhortation. Not one day passes without our all receiving many blessings at His Hand. Every word of Holy Writ is inspired of God, and throughout, its language is chosen with Divine discrimination. Vajikra R. 9. "Another Angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto Him much incense, that He should offer it with the prayers of all saints" ( Revelation 8:3). Not in any formal and perfunctory manner is the great God to be praised, but heartily, joyously, merrily. Pink's Commentary on John and Hebrews, E.M. Zerr's Commentary on Selected Books of the New Testament. What had happened to her? 49:23, θυσία αἰνέσεως δοξάσει με, and Psalms 115:17 (Psalms 116:8), σοὶ θύσω θυσίαν αἰνέσεως. 1. For our sakes He endured the awful curse of the Law, and for three hours was forsaken by God. Hebrews 3:15, ESV: "As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”" Hebrews 3:15, KJV: "While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden … Mary was offering to God a sacrifice of praise when she exclaimed "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior" ( Luke 1:46, 47). see Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 1:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Shall He stand there, and have nothing to do? This shall please, the Lord better than an ox or bullock, that hath horns and hoofs, Psalms 69:31. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise, ὕμνοις τὸν εὐεργέτην καὶ σωτῆρα θεὸν γεραίροντες, Through Him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to His name, I. And so, lastly - and only a word - note the divine delight in such sacrifice. The phrase "word of exhortation" is used in Acts 13:15 for a synagogue sermon. See, at the very threshold of all offering of sacrifice to God, we begin with Christ. That is, the fruit of our lips - The phrase "fruit of the lips." There we can offer up a sacrifice to God continually, a sacrifice of praise, through Him. Let us offer the sacrifice.—Rather, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise continually unto God, that is, fruit of lips making confession to His name. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise,.... For temporal and spiritual mercies; particularly for sanctification, or expiation of sin, by the blood of Christ; and for heaven, the continuing city, that is to come: this sacrifice is not a proper, nor a propitiatory one, but spiritual and evangelical; it is enjoined by God, is well pleasing to him, and glorifies him; and is our reasonable service, that believe in Christ; for being made priests by him to God, and having faith in him, such are capable of offering it aright; to do which, they are under the greatest obligations: and it is to be offered up by Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and for ever; and who has suffered without the gate, that he might sanctify the people by his blood; it is to be done in imitation of him, and by his assistance; and for him, and blessings in him; and on him, as the altar, which sanctifies the gift; and through him, as the high priest and Mediator; for, as there is no coming to God but by Christ, and all our mercies come to us through him, and our thanksgivings are only acceptable to God on his account, it must be right to offer them up by him: and that. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding", "By Him (the One mentioned in verses 12, 13) let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God. 7:2, 35, etc. See lxx, Leviticus 7:2, Leviticus 7:3, Leviticus 7:5; 2 Chronicles 29:31; 2 Chronicles 33:16; Psalm 50:14, Psalm 50:23; Psalm 106:22; Psalm 115:8. Continually - not merely at fixed seasons, as those on which the legal sacrifices were offered, but all our life long. "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service" ( Romans 12:1). 9. fol. Do we come under contempt, as the Master did? Our apostle having, at the tenth verse, declared, that we Christians have an altar, to wit, Jesus Christ; here we are directed to offer a sacrifice, without which an altar is of no use: By him let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually. WHAT IS MEANT BY SACRIFICE? Lesson 55: True Christian Sacrifices (Hebrews 13:15-16) Lesson 56: Your Duties Toward Church Leaders (Hebrews 13:17-19, 22-25) Lesson 57: God Our Provider (Hebrews 13:20-21) Lesson 58: The Responsibilities of Church Leaders (Hebrews 13:7, 17-19, 22-25) Lesson 59: The Glory of Christ in Hebrews (Hebrews Review) Related Topics: Basics for … 3:10), * Be not deceived: today men are seeking to unite the nations in a perpetual bond of peace, with their "post-war planning" for a "new and better world"! Trust is adoration applied to practical purposes. Therefore, introducing this duty, shows it not only to issue from the former privilege of having Christ our altar and sacrifice, therefore we should use him, and sacrifice by him; and it is inferred as anticipating an objection of these Hebrews: That if the tabernacle service ceased, then they should have no sacrifice to offer unto God. So may this book of Hebrews I pray, draw any who have not yet believed, who have not yet rested on the transferring of their guilt to the head of Christ on the Cross, and the putting away forever of their sin from God's sight by the offering of Himself! Hebrews 6 Resources. At that moment the speaker was saying, "Let this Bible in my left hand represent the world's sin, your sin and mine. ‘By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.’. At the bottom of the heart of every unsaved "religious" one today lies the perhaps unexpressed, even unconscious, word of the high priest and his company to Peter and the apostles: "Ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this Man's blood upon us!" Lit. The contrast, then, is between the outward and ceremonial and the inward and spiritual. Rend. Let us offer the sacrifice.—Rather, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise continually unto God, that is, fruit of lips making confession to His name. a sacrifice of praise ( θυσία αἰνέσεως is the term for a thank-offering in the law: see Leviticus 7:12 (5, LXX). That is, the fruit of our lips - This expression is probably borrowed from Hosea 14:2, in the version of the Septuagint, καρπον χειλεων which in the Hebrew text is שפתינו פרים parim sephatheinu, "the heifers of our lips." It is called the fruit of the lips. The Commentators quote an old saying of the Rabbis, “Tempore futuro omnia sacrificia cessabunt, sed laudes non cessabunt.” Cf. (15) By him.—Better, through Him. В итоге, апостол хочет сказать: у нас есть что принести Богу помимо бессловесных животных, и таким образом мы почитаем Его правильно и совершенно. Gurnall spoke of “the double action of the lungs”--the air sucked in by prayer and breathed forth again in praise. Doubt snaps the harp-strings. The next verse tells us we are to do good and communicate, and joins this with praise to God. 1:1; 16:12; II Cor. Spurgeon). Hebrews 13:14 : Hebrews 13:16 >> American Standard Version Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of … That the Cristian sacrifice, which he presents to God, and none but him, is not propitiatory, but gratulatory; a sacrifice of praise. God forsook Christ on the Cross, instead of forsaking us; for there the judgment of human sin was being held, held ahead of time, that we sinners might not be judged, but our Substitute judged in our place! You ask Him for a mercy and you get it, and you either look at it as though it were not worth having, or else you enjoy it for a time and then forget you have ever had it, and never think of thanking Him; and then you knock at His door again, and expect that He will wait upon your lusts when you will not wait upon His throne with thanksgiving. III. "The God in Whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified," as said Daniel to Belshazzar (Dan. Ant. Towner had crowded the auditorium. In reference to man we endure reproach; yet to God our voice is holy song. How thankful for that statement should those believers be who feel themselves to be poor and feeble. "through him." You gave the man some relief yesterday, and he walked away with an ungrateful face, shrugging shoulders, as much as to say, “That’s all!” Sometimes when you have given charity to a very greedy person, have you not seen him stand and look at it? Commentary on Hebrews 13:22-25 (Read Hebrews 13:22-25) So bad are men, and even believers, through the remainders of their corruption, that when the most important, comfortable doctrine is delivered to them for their own good, and that with the most convincing evidence, there is need of earnest entreaty and exhortation that they would bear it, and not fall out with it, … The sacrifice we may bring is that symbolised by the thank-offering of Leviticus 7:12—where the same word is used. 2. He is that altar which sanctifies both gift and giver; by Him, therefore, let our sacrifices both of praise and of almsgiving be presented unto God. CHAPTER 1 1-1: Heb 1:1-2 1-2: Heb 1:3 1-3: Heb 1:4-7 1-4: Heb 1:8-9 1-5: Heb 1:10-12 1-6: Heb 1:13-14. A. It is to Him that the praise is offered, and not to our fellow-men. οὖν . What has been your rule when he comes next time? You must believe His word, or you will not praise His name. A.V. "When the heart mourns for sins God is better pleased than when the bullock bleeds beneath the axe. If we have an altar, do not allow it to be neglected, deserted, unused. Psalm 119:108; Isaiah 57:19.) Another sacrifice especially recommended to our race, as exceeding acceptable and well-pleasing unto God, and that is the sacrifice of alms-giving, beneficence, and bounty, doing all the good we can, and communicating to the relief of such as want: But to do good, &c. As if the apostle had said, "Take heed you do not put God off with the fruit of your lips, the prayers and praises which cost you little; but now he calls for the labour of your hands, and for a part to be given to him in his poor members, of what he has given to you, therefore, be sure you forget no to do good and communicate, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased, with none better pleased than this, pleased with none without this.". Here a question arises, whether any sacrifices remained for Christians; for this would have been inconsistent, as they had been instituted for the purpose of celebrating God’ worship. Practically obey it. See Hebrews 11:13. Therefore we should be more in praising God than in petitioning Him. Greek. What is to be their response? 6. Henry. PROLOGUE. No, “by Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually.” Bring hither abundantly, ye people of God, your praises, your prayers, your thank-offerings, and present them to the Ever-blessed! Hebrews 13:15. or they were connected with vows in order that further blessings might be obtained, or they were brought voluntarily as a means to continue themselves in the friendship and favor of God; Leviticus 7:11-12; compare Jenning‘s Jew. διὰ παντός] continually. Many favours which God giveth us ravel out for want of hemming, through our own unthankfulness; for though prayer purchases blessings, giving praise doth keep the quiet possession of them. And in the same way the reproach on Jesus has revealed his exceptional holiness, has brought about His sacrifice for the sins of the whole world outside the camp, has raised Him in … (See Psa. The perfumed smoke from the altar of incense is to rise towards heaven both day and night, from the beginning of the year to the year’s end. Hebrews 13:15-17 New International Version (NIV) 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.