θυσιαστήριον

thusiastērionNoun (Neuter)G2379

altar

From: from a derivative of G2378 (θυσία);

Short Definition

a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative)

Full Lexicon Entry

an altar: (a) generally; pl., (LXX); metaphorically, (see Westc., in l, and esp. his add, note on the history of the word, 455 ff.); (b) of the altar of burnt-offering in the Temple,; (with) of the altar of incense in the sanctuary ; symbolically in Heaven .
LXX Usage: (where the word first appears) very freq., nearly always for מַדְבַּח

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

21 times

Appears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
7
Matthew
6
1 Corinthians
2
Hebrews
2
Luke
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:18
  • James 2:21
  • Matthew 23:19
  • Matthew 5:24
  • Revelation 6:9

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