1 Chronicles 21:24

“And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.”

"And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost." - 1 Chronicles 21:24
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What does 1 Chronicles 21:24 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Chronicles 21:24 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost." This verse is a part of the…

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The Cost of True Worship

In 1 Chronicles 21:24, we find King David standing at a pivotal moment of obedience and worship: "And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost." This…

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A Prayer of Sacrifice and Genuine Offering

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we bow our hearts before You, acknowledging Your sovereignty, holiness, and grace that envelops us. As we meditate on the profound words found in 1 Chronicles 21:24, when King David declared, "Nay; but I will verily buy it for…

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