oblation (Meaning)
oblation (n)
the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
the act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist
oblation (n.)
The act of offering, or of making an offering.
Anything offered or presented in worship or sacred service; an offering; a sacrifice.
A gift or contribution made to a church, as for the expenses of the eucharist, or for the support of the clergy and the poor.
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oblation Sentence Examples
- The oblation of the sacrificial lamb symbolized the purification of sins.
- The priest performed the oblation ritual with solemn reverence.
- The fragrant incense filled the air, creating an atmosphere of sacred oblation.
- The offerings brought to the temple were tokens of devotion and oblation.
- The act of oblation represented a surrender of oneself to the divine.
- The bread and wine were consecrated as oblations during the Eucharistic celebration.
- The believer's prayer was an oblation of heartfelt gratitude.
- The philanthropist's generous donation served as an oblation to the community.
- The sacrifice of one's life for a noble cause was the ultimate oblation.
- The painting depicted the oblation of an emperor to the gods, expressing his humility and power.
FAQs About the word oblation
the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity, the act of offering the bread and wine of the EucharistThe act of offering, or of making an offerin
sacrifice, libation, offering, propitiation, contribution,immolation, victim, donation,holocaust
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The oblation of the sacrificial lamb symbolized the purification of sins.
The priest performed the oblation ritual with solemn reverence.
The fragrant incense filled the air, creating an atmosphere of sacred oblation.
The offerings brought to the temple were tokens of devotion and oblation.
