Matthew 12:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 12:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 12:7 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 12:7 — KJV
“But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.”
— Matthew 12:7 (KJV)
Matthew 12:7 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 12:7
“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:7: meaneth, mercy, sacrifice
“And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:7: sacrifice, would
“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:7: known, sacrifice
“I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:7: known, mercy
“For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. else...: or, that I should”
Shares key themes with Matthew 12:7: sacrifice, would
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