See in Reader
974 B
The sacrifices of God
"The sacrifices that please God"
a broken spirit
A broken spirit represents a humble attitude. AT: "humility" or "a person who becomes humble" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
a broken and a contrite heart
Being humble and sorry for one's sin is spoken of as having a broken and contrite heart. The heart represents the emotions and will. AT: "sorrow and humility" or "a person who is sorry for his sin and humble" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem
The walls of a city protect the city and the people in it. Possible meanings are 1) "enable us to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem" or 2) "protect Jerusalem and make it strong" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
our people will offer bulls on your altar
A bull is an adult male cow. Bulls were often used as sacrificial animals, according to God's instruction.