Psa 40:6 | HCSB | STEP | You do not delight in sacrifice and offering ; You open my ears to listen. You do not ask for a whole burnt offering or a sin offering .

‏ Psalms 40:6

6 You do not delight in sacrifice and offering;
You open my ears to listen. ^{▼▼Lit You hollow out ears for me}
You do not ask for a whole ^{▼▼burnt offering(s): Or holocaust, an offering completely burned to ashes; it was used in connection with worship, seeking God's favor, expiating sin, or averting judgment.}burnt offering or a ^{▼▼sin offering(s): Or purification offering, the sin offering was the most important OT sacrifice for cleansing from impurities. It provided purification from sin and certain forms of ceremonial uncleanness.}sin offering. ^d