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Meanings of oblation in anglès

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The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

        oblata

        The act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity.

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              Examples for "religious offering"
              Examples for "religious offering"
              1
              What are the small presents she fashions and that he throws over a cliff, as if they were some kind of religious offering?
              The Irish Times
              2
              Ancient Egyptians mummified humans to preserve their bodies for the afterlife, while animal mummies were used as religious offerings.
              Radio NZ
              3
              Researchers estimate there was a huge appetite for these religious offerings, and demand for the mummies may have outstripped supply.
              BBC
              4
              Photo: AFP Ancient Egyptians mummified humans to preserve their bodies for the afterlife, while animal mummies were used as religious offerings.
              Radio NZ
              5
              We regarded the crosses, with the packs of cigarettes and other various goodies tied to them in the way of religious offerings.
              My Name is Legion
              Usage of oblation in anglès
              1
              The oblation of wheat flour signifies faith, prayer, and thanksgiving in hearts.
              The Apology of the Augsburg Confession
              2
              Then came a second shock, and another mortal was offered in oblation.
              Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 07 : Along the Rocky ...
              3
              Whereas the eucharistic sacrifices were the oblation, the drink-offering, thank-offerings, first-fruits, tithes.
              The Apology of the Augsburg Confession
              4
              Had I known, I should have brought oblation of milk and honey.
              Audrey
              5
              Get out of his way, surely he comes to offer an oblation.
              The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1
              6
              Of the oblation of Christ upon the cross, and of resignation of self
              The Imitation of Christ
              7
              And also that the sacred oblation should be represented by the living flesh.
              The Cathedral
              8
              And the dew is an oblation as it drops from their green hair.
              The Development of the Feeling for Nature in the Middle Ages and...
              9
              The Bishop's voice rang out in one sonorous prayer of oblation.
              Cinderella in the South: Twenty-Five South African Tales
              10
              For by one oblation he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
              The Bible, Douay-Rheims, New Testament
              11
              We have therefore brought the Lord's oblation to make atonement for our souls.
              The Legends of the Jews — Volume 3
              12
              Do you think God will be satisfied with half an oblation?
              Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
              13
              So soon did Christ begin to cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease.
              The Ancient Church: Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitu...
              14
              Sacrifice and oblation thou didst not desire; but thou hast pierced ears for me.
              The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2
              15
              This is the oblation of Eliab the son of Helon.
              The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 1
              16
              Therefore it is not lawful to make an oblation of whatever one possesses lawfully.
              Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) / Translated by ...
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