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- DictionaryOb·la·tion/əˈblāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a thing presented or offered to God or a god.
1. : the act of making a religious offering. specifically, Oblation : the act of offering the eucharistic elements to God. 2. : something offered in worship or devotion : a holy gift offered usually at an altar or shrine.
OBLATION definition: 1. something that is offered as a religious sacrifice: 2. the giving of bread and wine to God in…. Learn more.
Oblation definition: the offering to God of the elements of bread and wine in the Eucharist.. See examples of OBLATION used in a sentence.
The presentation of money, goods, property, etc., to the Church for use in God's service, esp. for the maintenance of ministers, services, religious communities, etc., or for the relief of the poor; (also) that which is so presented; a donation or bequest of property for such a purpose; a customary offering made on a particular occasion, esp. at...
1. The act of offering something, such as worship or thanks, to a deity. 2. Oblation. a. The act of offering the bread and wine of the Eucharist. b. Something offered, especially the bread and wine of the Eucharist. 3. A charitable offering or gift.
An oblation is a donation or offering to a religious institution. When you offer an oblation at church, you are symbolically presenting it to God.
Oblation definition: The act of offering something, such as worship or thanks, to a deity.
Jun 2, 2024 · oblation (plural oblations) The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity . (by extension) A deed or gift offered charitably.
Definition of 'oblation' Word Frequency. oblation in British English. (ɒˈbleɪʃən ) noun Christianity. 1. the offering of the bread and wine of the Eucharist to God. 2. any offering made for religious or charitable purposes. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms.
Oblation, meaning "the act of offering; an instance of offering" and by extension "the thing offered" ( Late Latin oblatio, from offerre, oblatum, to offer), is a term used, particularly in ecclesiastical use, for a solemn offering, sacrifice or presentation to God, to the Church for use in God's service, or to the faithful, such as giving alms ...
