What does oblation mean?
Definitions for oblation
ɒˈbleɪ ʃənobla·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
oblation, offeringnoun
the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
"oblations for aid to the poor"
Oblation, religious offeringnoun
the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
Wiktionary
oblationnoun
The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
oblationnoun
A deed or gift offered charitably.
Oblationnoun
The offering of bread and wine at the Eucharist
Etymology: From oblacion, from oblatus, passive perfect participle of offerro
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Oblationnoun
An offering; a sacrifice; any thing offered as an act of worship or reverence.
Etymology: oblation, Fr. oblatus, Latin.
With that she looked upon the picture before her, and straight sighed, and straight tears followed, as if the idol of duty ought to be honoured with such oblations. Philip Sidney.
Many conceive in this oblation, not a natural but a civil kind of death, and a separation from the world. Brown.
The will gives worth to the oblation, as to God’s acceptance, sets the poorest giver upon the same level with the richest. Robert South, Sermons.
I wish
The kind oblation of a falling tear. Dryden.Behold the coward, and the brave,
All make oblations at this shrine. Jonathan Swift, Poems.
Wikipedia
Oblation
Oblation, meaning "the act of offering; an instance of offering" and by extension "the thing offered" (Late Latin oblatio, from offerre, oblatum, to offer), is a term used, particularly in ecclesiastical use, for a solemn offering, sacrifice or presentation to God, to the Church for use in God's service, or to the faithful, such as giving alms to the poor.
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oblation
Oblation is a religious offering or sacrifice to a deity or higher being, often in the form of a gift or ritual. It can also refer to the act or practice of making such offerings. This term is commonly used in various religious contexts including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Webster Dictionary
Oblationnoun
the act of offering, or of making an offering
Oblationnoun
anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice
Oblationnoun
a gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor
Etymology: [L. oblatio: cf. F. oblation. See Oblate.]
Wikidata
Oblation
Oblation, an offering, a term, particularly in ecclesiastical usage, for a solemn offering or presentation to God.
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lobation
boltonia
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of oblation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of oblation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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