bema (Meaning)
bema (n)
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
bema (n.)
A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly.
That part of an early Christian church which was reserved for the higher clergy; the inner or eastern part of the chancel.
Erroneously: A pulpit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bema
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bema Sentence Examples
- The bema, an elevated platform, was used for speeches and proclamations in ancient Greek cities.
- Jesus stood before the bema of Pilate, facing his accusers.
- The bema served as a symbol of authority and judgment in Roman forums.
- The bema allowed orators to address large crowds effectively.
- Socrates defended himself against charges of impiety on the bema in the Athenian agora.
- The bema was often decorated with elaborate carvings or inscriptions.
- Some bemas were made of marble or other luxurious materials.
- The bema provided a stage for both political and judicial proceedings.
- The bema's location in public squares ensured that announcements and speeches could be widely heard.
- Cicero's orations delivered from the bema in the Roman Forum are still celebrated for their eloquence.
FAQs About the word bema
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railingA platform from which speakers addressed an assembly., That pa
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The bema, an elevated platform, was used for speeches and proclamations in ancient Greek cities.
Jesus stood before the bema of Pilate, facing his accusers.
The bema served as a symbol of authority and judgment in Roman forums.
The bema allowed orators to address large crowds effectively.
