Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money, neither hast thou filled me with the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to serve with thy sins, thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities.
You haven't bought me expensive sweet cane with your money, and you haven't offered me the best parts of your sacrifices. Instead, you've made me work hard because of your sins, and you've worn me out with all your wrongdoing.
God is expressing disappointment that His people have given Him cheap, halfhearted worship while burdening Him with their constant disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, the prophet conveys God's words to the people of Israel during a time of impending judgment and exile, likely under the threat of Assyrian or Babylonian conquest. God is rebuking Israel for their failure to offer proper worship, such as using sweet cane in sacrifices, which symbolized devotion and was part of their covenant obligations. This highlights the broader pattern of Israel's unfaithfulness, where their sins and neglect wearied God instead of honoring Him.
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