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 timesAppears 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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