Definition of sin offering in English:
sin offering
noun
(in traditional or ancient Judaism) an offering made as an atonement for sin.
‘Twice over in the law of the sin-offering, God said to Israel, ‘the sin-offering is most holy’.’- ‘There was a ram for a burnt offering, and two young goats for a sin-offering.’
- ‘Maccoby contends that, where the sin-offering is concerned, the atonement relates more easily to the sin of the offerer, rather than the defilement of the altar.’
- ‘Jacob cried aloud, putting both hands on the goat: ‘A sin-offering unto the Lord.’’
sacrifice, oblation, burnt offering, peace offering, thank-offering, immolation, libation, first fruits, tribute, dedication
Pronunciation
sin offering
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