Bible Dictionary
Altar
a raised structure used for offerings, sacrifice, or religious ceremonies
Basic Meaning
An altar is a raised structure used for offerings, sacrifice, worship, or ceremonial activities.
Altars have been used throughout history in a variety of religious and cultural settings.
Biblical Usage
The word altar appears throughout Scripture in connection with offerings, sacrifice, worship, prayer, the tabernacle, and the temple.
References to altars occur in historical narratives, the Law, prophetic passages, and Revelation.
Related Topics
- Sacrifice
- Incense
- Temple