1 Samuel 2:17 Meaning and Explanation
“Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.”
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Read Full Chapter →The sin of Eli's sons was very great in God's sight, because they caused people to despise the offerings of the Lord.
What Does 1 Samuel 2:17 Mean?
The narrator names the gravity of what has been described: the sin of these young priests was 'very great before the LORD.' Their greed had a terrible effect, for it made people 'abhor the offering of the LORD,' turning worship into something distasteful.
Their sin was not only personal but caused others to stumble. By corrupting the sacrifices, they drove people away from God's appointed worship and brought the offering itself into contempt. To cause others to despise holy things is a weighty sin. Those who handle sacred trusts bear responsibility not only for themselves but for how their conduct shapes the faith of those who watch them.
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What does 1 Samuel 2:17 mean?
The sin of Eli's sons was very great in God's sight, because they caused people to despise the offerings of the Lord.