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oblation Definition

ob·la·tion (äb lā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. an offering of a sacrifice, thanksgiving, etc. to God or a god
  2. the thing or things offered; esp., the bread and wine of the Eucharist

Etymology: ME oblacioun < OFr oblation < L oblatio, an offering < oblatus: see oblate

oblation Related Forms
ob·la′·tional adjective or ob′·la·to′ryäb′lə tôr′ē
oblation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • offer: Hands are not to be imposed on her, because she does not offer the oblation and she does not conduct the liturgy.
  • make: The fire which was merely a material fire before, in which to make oblations, assumed a new aspect and became the Lord.
  • receive: In the heart of each being It is the fire that receives the oblation.

Adjective modifier

  • holy: This temple will be erected in the midst of the priests ' portion of the holy oblation ( Ezekiel 14.