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A-Z: General definitions: Offering
Definition
Gift offered to God on an altar. In the Old Testament various kinds of offerings or sacrifices are laid down.
Related Topics
Big ideas: Atonement and sacrifice
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
A raised stucture on which religious ceremonies are performed.
A 'testament' is a covenant or binding agreement and is a term used in the Bible of God's relationship with his people). The sacred writings of Judaism (the Hebrew Bible). These also form the first part of the Christian Bible.
1. The giving up of something deeply valued
2. Offerings a worshipper gives to God to express devotion, gratitude, or the need for forgiveness.
3. In the Bible, the sacrifice is seen to take away guilt and blame.
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