Bible Dictionary

Sacrifice

The offering of a person, animal, or thing to God.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

405 of 516

Letter

S

Meaning

The offering of a person, animal, or thing to God.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 4:3-5
  • Genesis 22:13
  • Leviticus 1:1-9
  • Leviticus 17:11
  • Psalm 51:17
  • Hebrews 9:26
  • Hebrews 10:1-14
  • 1 Peter 1:18-19

Also Called

sacrifices

Original Language

Hebrew

זֶבַח

zevach

sacrifice

Greek

θυσία

thysia

sacrifice

Meaning

Sacrifice is the offering of a person, animal, or thing to God.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, sacrifice refers to offerings presented to God.

Sacrifices included burnt offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, trespass offerings, grain offerings, and other appointed sacrifices under the law.


Key References

  • Genesis 4:3-5
  • Genesis 22:13
  • Leviticus 1:1-9
  • Leviticus 17:11
  • Psalm 51:17
  • Hebrews 9:26
  • Hebrews 10:1-14
  • 1 Peter 1:18-19

  • Altar
  • Offering
  • Priest
  • Atonement
  • Lamb

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 4:3-5
  • Genesis 22:13
  • Leviticus 1:1-9
  • Leviticus 17:11
  • Psalm 51:17
  • Hebrews 9:26
  • Hebrews 10:1-14
  • 1 Peter 1:18-19

Related Terms

Study Topics

sacrifice altar worship priest