προσφορά
prosphora (G4376)
offering
AI Word Study
The Greek word "prosphora" (G4376) typically translates to "offering." This term has a relatively limited number of occurrences in the Bible, appearing 9 times. Its definition suggests a specific type of action or object being presented, likely in a context of worship or sacrifice. Within the limited data, "prosphora" might relate to offerings made in a ceremonial or liturgical setting. While we cannot infer the exact nature or scope of these offerings, their connection to worship is evident. The restricted number of occurrences in the Bible also hints at its specialized or technical usage, possibly reserved for specific liturgical contexts or priestly terminology. As a specialized term within the biblical lexicon, "prosphora" offers insights into ancient Jewish and Christian worship practices, where various offerings and sacrifices played a significant role. This analysis does not provide comprehensive information about these practices but highlights the precise meaning and limited usage of "prosphora" in the biblical narrative.
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Then Paul took the men, and the next day purified himself and went with them into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them.
Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;
that I should be a servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the Good News of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be made acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
Walk in love, even as Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
Therefore when he comes into the world, he says, “You didn’t desire sacrifice and offering, but you prepared a body for me.
Previously saying, “Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin you didn’t desire, neither had pleasure in them” (those which are offered according to the law),
by which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.