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offering definition

of·fer·ing (ôf′ər iŋ)

noun

  1. the act of making an offer
  2. something offered; specif.,
    1. a gift or contribution
    2. presentation in worship; oblation
    3. ☆ something offered for sale
    4. a theatrical presentation

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offering Synonyms

offering

n.

  1. Something contributed

    contribution, donation, present; see gift 1.

  2. Something offered to a deity

    oblation, libation, expiation, atonement; see sacrifice 1.


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offering Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • altar: This is the time when family members provide food, fruit, and incense offerings on family altars to commemorate their ancestors.

Adjective modifier

  • burnt: Neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing ' .

Modifies a noun

  • cannister: A very HIP hotel offering guests cannisters of Oxygen in the mini bar.

Noun used with modifier

  • sin: Why does it say in verse 19: ' A young bull is to be given for a sin offering ' ?

Preposition: of

  • ox: He sent young men to offer burnt offerings and sacrifice peace offerings of oxen to Jehovah.

Preposition: upon

  • altar: And Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering upon the altar.
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offering quotes

My son,God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering.

-Bible (Old Testament)

Deliver me from bloodguiltiness,O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.OLord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would Igive it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart,O God, thou wilt not despise.

-Bible (Old Testament)

In matters of commerce The fault of the Dutch Is offering too little And asking too much.

-Canning, George

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