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Definitions for bema
ˈbi mə; -mə təbe·ma

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. chancel, sanctuary, bemanoun

    area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

Wiktionary

  1. bemanoun

    A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly.

  2. bemanoun

    Raised area of worship in a synagogue upon which rests the Holy Ark containing Scrolls of Torah.

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  1. bema

    A bema is a raised platform or stage in a theatre or other public venue, often used by speakers or performers. In ecclesiastical contexts, it refers to the sanctuary or altar area in a church, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and some Protestant traditions. It is derived from the Greek word "βῆμα", meaning "step" or "platform".

Webster Dictionary

  1. Bemanoun

    a platform from which speakers addressed an assembly

  2. Bemanoun

    that part of an early Christian church which was reserved for the higher clergy; the inner or eastern part of the chancel

  3. Bemanoun

    erroneously: A pulpit

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Bema

    bē′ma, n. the tribune or rostrum from which Athenian orators made their speeches—hence the apse or chancel of a basilica. [Gr. bēma, a step.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bema in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bema in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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