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Genesis 4:4
And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

Isaiah 60:7
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.

Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

accept [heb.

2 Samuel 5:7
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the sameis the city of David.

2 Samuel 6:17
And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for greatis the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
Burnt offerings were a central part of Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. These offerings were entirely consumed by fire, representing the complete surrender of the worshiper to God. The plea for God to look favorably upon these offerings underscores the desire for acceptance and blessing. InLeviticus 1, the detailed instructions for burnt offerings highlight their importance in maintaining a right relationship with God. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the perfect and final offering for sin, fulfilling the sacrificial system (Hebrews 10:10-14).

Selah
The term "Selah" is often found in the Psalms and is thought to be a musical or liturgical pause, inviting the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the significance of the prayer for divine remembrance and favor. This pause encourages deeper contemplation of the relationship between God and His people, the sincerity of their worship, and the assurance of His attentive care. The use of "Selah" in this context invites believers to consider the weight of their offerings and the grace of God in accepting them.

• The petition asks God to act in light of what He already knows—“remember” in Scripture often signals divine intervention (Genesis 8:1;Psalm 106:4).

• God’s memory is flawless; the phrase reassures the worshiper that past obedience has not gone unnoticed (Hebrews 6:10, “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work…”).

• When believers echo this prayer today, we are confidently asking the Lord to bring our faithfulness forward into present help (Malachi 3:16).

• “Gifts” points to every voluntary offering, large or small, that was brought to the sanctuary (Proverbs 3:9).

• These gifts expressed gratitude and dependence; they were tangible acts of honoring the Lord (1 Chronicles 29:17).

• Because God weighs motives, the verse reminds us that sincere generosity is remembered eternally (Matthew 6:4).

• Blessing flows when God’s face shines on His people (Numbers 6:25–26); “favor” is His active pleasure.

• The plea mirrors Abel’s accepted sacrifice, “The LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering” (Genesis 4:4).

• Favor means more than acceptance—it brings protection, guidance, and victory, themes that surroundPsalm 20 (Psalm 34:15; 5:12).

• Burnt offerings were wholly consumed, symbolizing total surrender (Leviticus 1:3–4).

• They sought atonement and wholehearted devotion, foreshadowing the complete sacrifice of Christ (Ephesians 5:2).

• By asking God to “look favorably,” worshipers anticipated fire from heaven or some confirming sign of acceptance (2 Chronicles 7:1).

• A purposeful pause invites reflection:

– Consider God’s faithfulness to remember.

– Recall past gifts and sacrifices.

– Rest in His favor before moving on.

• Similar pauses inPsalm 3, 46, and 62 encourage the same heart-level absorption.

Psalm 20:3 voices a confident plea that God will actively honor every past act of worship. Each remembered gift, each wholehearted sacrifice, draws His favorable eye and sets the stage for present deliverance. The verse reassures believers that nothing offered to the Lord in faith ever slips from His memory; instead, He responds with favor that protects, guides, and blesses.

"Accept the incense of all thyminchah,

And the fat of thyolah"

Indeed Mr. Burgess would render "smell" and "relish."

Accept.--Literally,make fat(Psalm 23:5, "anointest")i.e.,regard or receive as a fat or a worthy offering. The objection to the alternative rendering, "turn to ashes,"i.e., "consume," (Leviticus 9:24;1Kings 18:38), is that the Hebrew word never elsewhere has that sense, but only that of "cleansing from ashes." . . .