The meaning of “προσφορά”
Understanding prosphorá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
offering (up). - presentation - concretely, an oblation (bloodless) or sacrifice
προσφορά
offering (up). - presentation - concretely, an oblation (bloodless) or sacrifice
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:17 | “Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.” Word: προσφορά (prosphorá) | |
| Romans 15:16 | “That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.” Word: προσφορά (prosphorá) | |
| Ephesians 5:2 | “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Word: προσφορά (prosphorá) | |
| Hebrews 10:10 | “By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. ” Word: προσφορά (prosphorá) |