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The Definition of the word Offering

Offering

An oblation, dedicated to God. Thus Cain consecrated to God of "the first-fruits of the earth, and Abel of the firstlings of the" "flock (Gen. 4:3, 4). Under the Levitical system different kinds" "of offerings are specified, and laws laid down as to their" presentation. These are described under their distinctive names.


The Old Testament

The New Testament