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The term "offereth" is an archaic form of the verb "offer," frequently encountered in the King James Version of the Bible and other older translations. It is used to describe the act of presenting something to God, typically in the context of sacrifices, gifts, or acts of worship. The concept of offering is central to the biblical narrative, reflecting humanity's relationship with the divine and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and provision.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, offerings are a fundamental aspect of the covenant relationship between God and His people. The Hebrew word often translated as "offer" is "qarab," which means to bring near or present. Offerings were a means by which the Israelites could express devotion, gratitude, and repentance. The Book of Leviticus provides detailed instructions on various types of offerings, including burnt offerings, grain offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings.
For example,
Leviticus 1:3-4 states: "If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to offer an unblemished male. He must present it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, that he may be accepted by the LORD. He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so that it may be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him."
Offerings were not only about the physical act of giving but also about the heart and intention behind the act. In
1 Samuel 15:22 , the prophet Samuel emphasizes obedience over sacrifice: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams."
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the concept of offering takes on a new dimension with the advent of Jesus Christ. Christ's sacrificial death is portrayed as the ultimate offering, fulfilling and surpassing the Old Testament sacrificial system.
Hebrews 10:12 declares, "But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God."
Believers are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices, as seen in
Romans 12:1 : "Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." This reflects a shift from external rituals to an internal, spiritual offering of one's life in service to God.
Spiritual SignificanceThe act of offering in the Bible is deeply spiritual, symbolizing surrender, worship, and communion with God. It is an acknowledgment of God's ultimate authority and a response to His grace and mercy. Offerings are a tangible expression of faith and devotion, whether through material gifts, acts of service, or the dedication of one's life to God's purposes.
Throughout Scripture, the sincerity and purity of the heart in offering are emphasized. In
Matthew 5:23-24 , Jesus teaches about the importance of reconciliation before offering gifts at the altar: "Therefore if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift."
In summary, "offereth" encapsulates the biblical principle of giving to God as an act of worship, obedience, and devotion, reflecting the believer's relationship with the Creator and Redeemer.
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The Spirit Christ's Witness.
... They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever
killeth you shall think that heoffereth service unto God....
Whether a Man May Make Oblations of Whatever He Lawfully Possesses...
... Yet other unclean animals were redeemed and their price could be offered, according
to Lev.27:27, "If it be an unclean animal, he thatoffereth it shall redeem...
First Sunday after Epiphany
... light." Here Peter touches upon the preaching office, the real sacrificial office,
concerning which it is said (Psalm 50, 23), "Whosooffereth the sacrifice of...
A Sermon on the Parable of a King that Married his Son, Made by...
... And this is the chiefest dish at this banquet; which truly is a marvellous
thing, that the Fatheroffereth his Son to be eaten....
Baxter -- Making Light of Christ and Salvation
... that when God hath so loved the world as to send His Son, and Christ hath made a
satisfaction by His death sufficient for them all, andoffereth the benefits...
Secondly, to Assign Some Reasons Why Christians must Make this the...
... " He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrifices a lamb, as if
he cut off a dog's neck; he thatoffereth an oblation, as if he offered...
Sermons of St. Bernard on the Passing of Malachy
... I fear therefore your loss, I fear my own damnation,[1006] if perchance it be said,
The young children ask bread, and no manoffereth it unto them.[1007] For I...
How Christ is the Way in General, "I am the Way. "
... It will not be amiss to speak of this fulness of Christ in reference to unbelievers,
as occasionoffereth, because this will help to clear the other....
1 Cor. I. 4, 5
... thanks continually, not [only] for the grace already given, [8] but whatever blessing
hath been since at any time bestowed, for this also heoffereth unto Him...
Moreover Moses in Deuteronomy Says that the Gentiles Should be the...
... But the wicked that sacrificeth to me a calf is as if he should kill a dog; and
thatoffereth fine flour, as though (he offered) swine's blood....
Thesaurus
Offereth (28 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Offereth (28 Occurrences). John 16:2 They shall
put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that
...Oblation (208 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 1:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When any man
of youoffereth an oblation unto Jehovah, ye shall offer your oblation of the...
Peace-offerings (82 Occurrences)
... flesh of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings be eaten on the third day, it shall
not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him thatoffereth it: it...
Peace-offering (46 Occurrences)
... of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings be at all eaten on the third day, it shall
not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him thatoffereth it; it...
Festival (62 Occurrences)
... Kings 12:32 and Jeroboam maketh a festival in the eighth month, in the fifteenth
day of the month, like the festival that 'is' in Judah, and heoffereth on the...
Freewill-offering (14 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 7:16 But if the sacrifice of his oblation be a vow, or a freewill-offering,
it shall be eaten on the day that heoffereth his sacrifice; and on the...
Memorial-offering (1 Occurrence)
... Isaiah 66:3 He that killeth an ox is as he that slayeth a man; he that sacrificeth
a lamb, as he that breaketh a dog's neck; he thatoffereth an oblation, as...
Bringeth (313 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 1:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When any man
of youoffereth an oblation unto Jehovah, ye shall offer your oblation of the...
Slayeth (28 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 66:3 He that killeth an ox is as he that slayeth a man; he that sacrificeth
a lamb, as he that breaketh a dog's neck; he thatoffereth an oblation, 'as...
Meal-offering (120 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 2:1 And when any oneoffereth an oblation of a meal-offering unto Jehovah,
his oblation shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and...
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