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In the biblical context, the concept of "offers" is closely related to the practice of offerings, which are acts of giving or presenting something to God as an expression of worship, gratitude, or atonement. The Bible provides numerous examples and instructions regarding various types of offerings, each with its own significance and purpose.

Old Testament Offerings

The Old Testament outlines a detailed system of offerings, primarily found in the books of Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These offerings were central to the worship practices of the Israelites and were often conducted at the Tabernacle or the Temple.

1. Burnt Offerings: These were offerings of animals, such as bulls, sheep, or birds, that were completely consumed by fire on the altar. The burnt offering symbolized the worshiper's total dedication to God. Leviticus 1:9 states, "The priest is to burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD."

2. Grain Offerings: These offerings consisted of fine flour, oil, and frankincense. They were presented as an expression of thanksgiving and acknowledgment of God's provision. Leviticus 2:1 describes, "When anyone presents a grain offering to the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour. He is to pour oil on it, put frankincense on it."

3. Peace Offerings: Also known as fellowship offerings, these were voluntary acts of worship and thanksgiving, symbolizing peace and fellowship with God. Leviticus 3:1-2 explains, "If one's offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD."

4. Sin Offerings: These were made to atone for unintentional sins and to purify the worshiper. Leviticus 4:20 states, "He shall do with this bull just as he did with the bull of the sin offering; he shall do the same with it. Thus the priest will make atonement for them, and they will be forgiven."

5. Guilt Offerings: Similar to sin offerings, guilt offerings were made for specific transgressions, often involving restitution. Leviticus 5:15 instructs, "If someone acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s holy things, he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock, according to your valuation in silver shekels, based on the sanctuary shekel."

New Testament Perspective

In the New Testament, the concept of offerings takes on a new dimension with the coming of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate offering for sin. The sacrificial system of the Old Testament is fulfilled in Christ's atoning death on the cross.

1. Christ's Sacrifice: Hebrews 10:10 states, "And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." This verse highlights the sufficiency and finality of Christ's offering, which replaces the repeated sacrifices of the Old Testament.

2. Living Sacrifices: Believers are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices, dedicating their lives to God in service and worship. Romans 12:1 exhorts, "Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship."

3. Spiritual Offerings: The New Testament emphasizes spiritual offerings, such as praise, good works, and sharing with others. Hebrews 13:15-16 encourages, "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased."

Conclusion

The biblical concept of offers and offerings reflects a deep relationship between humanity and God, characterized by worship, gratitude, and atonement. From the detailed sacrificial system of the Old Testament to the spiritual sacrifices of the New Testament, offerings serve as a means for believers to express their devotion and commitment to God.

Greek

4283. proeuaggelizomai -- to announce good news beforehand
... 4283 () refers to God sharing His good news (Gospel/glad tidings) (cf. Gen 12:3,
18:18). This is He still offers today for all to (at least 4,000 years later). ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4283.htm - 7k

1014. boulomai -- to will
... In contrast, 2309 () focuses on the ("wishfulness") behind making an (cf. , 1, 629).
[While God's "-offers" can be rejected (see 2309 ), His 1014 ("planning ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1014.htm - 9k

2409. hiereus -- a priest
... Noun, Masculine Transliteration: hiereus Phonetic Spelling: (hee-er-yooce') Short
Definition: a priest Definition: a priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god ...
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4374. prosphero -- to bring to, ie to offer
... ie to offer NASB Word Usage bringing (2), brought (12), deals (1), get (1), make
an offering (1), offer (8), offered (12), offering (4), offers (1), present (2 ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4374.htm - 9k

1209. dechomai -- to receive
... 1209 () is used of people God (His offers), like receiving and sharing in
His salvation (1 Thes 2:13) and thoughts (Eph 6:17). 1209 ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... These statements sober the heart and inspire the soul! The Lord offers to inbirth
faith in each scene of life – so that each matters equally in eternity . . ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm - 18k

Strong's Hebrew

7126. qarab -- to come near, approach
... 1), drew near (6), go near (3), join (2), joined (1), keep (1), made an offering
(1), near (9), offer (43), offered (10), offering (2), offers (7), present (40 ...
/hebrew/7126.htm - 6k

5927. alah -- to go up, ascend, climb
... lift (1), lifted (10), lighted (1), made (1), marching (1), mating (2), mount (9),
mounted (2), offer (29), offered (34), offering (10), offers (3), ornamented ...
/hebrew/5927.htm - 8k

2398. chata -- to miss, go wrong, sin
... committed (21), done wrong (1), errs (1), fault (1), fear...loss (1), forfeits
(1), indicted (1), miss (1), offended (1), offered it for sin (1), offers it for ...
/hebrew/2398.htm - 6k

1984b. halal -- to be boastful, to praise
... 1), glory (8), go mad (1), going mad (1), mad (1), madness (1), make its boast
(1), makes a mad (1), makes fools (1), making fools (1), offers praises (1 ...
/hebrew/1984b.htm - 6k

2076. zabach -- to slaughter for sacrifice
... a sacrifice (2), offer to a sacrifice (1), offer sacrifices (3), offered (11), offered
sacrifice (1), offering (2), offering sacrifices (1), offers a sacrifice ...
/hebrew/2076.htm - 6k

Library

Martin Offers his Neck to an Assassin.
... Martin. Chapter XV. Martin offers his Neck to an Assassin. I shall also
relate what took place in the village of the ??dui. When ...
/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xv martin offers his.htm

Scripture Alone Offers Clear Knowledge on the Questions we have ...
... Chapter XXVI."Scripture Alone Offers Clear Knowledge on the Questions We Have
Been Controverting. Now there is no end to the uncertainty ...
/.../tertullian/a treatise on the soul/chapter xxvi scripture alone offers clear.htm

Describes the Hideous Appearance of a Soul in Mortal Sin as ...
... DESCRIBES THE HIDEOUS APPEARANCE OF A SOUL IN MORTAL SIN AS REVEALED BY GOD TO SOME
ONE: OFFERS A FEW REMARKS ON SELF-KNOWLEDGE: THIS CHAPTER IS USEFUL AS IT ...
/.../teresa/the interior castle or the mansions/chapter ii describes the hideous.htm

Origen is the First and the Only one that Exhorts Gregory to Add ...
... Argument XI."Origen is the First and the Only One that Exhorts Gregory to Add to
His Acquirements the Study of Philosophy, and Offers Him in a Certain Manner ...
/.../argument xi origen is the first.htm

How Jesus Christ, the Blessed One, at the Prayer of St Francis ...
... FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHAPTER XXXVII HOW JESUS CHRIST, THE BLESSED ONE, AT THE PRAYER
OF ST FRANCIS, CONVERTED A RICH NOBLEMAN WHO HAD MADE GREAT OFFERS TO ST ...
/.../the little flowers of st francis of assisi/chapter xxxvii how jesus christ.htm

He Has no Reason for Distinguishing a Plurality of Beings in the ...
... He has no reason for distinguishing a plurality of beings in the Trinity. He offers
no demonstration that it is so. Let us examine the following as well. ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 18 he has no.htm

Wilt Thou be Made Whole?
... He offers them healing in a way of power they have never understood. ... WHAT THE HEALTH
THAT JESUS OFFERS. I might mention many marks of spiritual health. ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter viii wilt thou be.htm

Servants of Sin.
... My brothers, the servants of sin follow Satan for the sake of the sweet things which
he offers, and know not that they are going to their death, even the ...
/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon xlii servants of sin.htm

God Willing that all Men Should be Saved.
... from the sufficiency of the provision which is made for the salvation of sinners;
the frequent declarations that it is designed for all; the offers which are ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon xvii god willing that.htm

The Holy Spirit Forming Christ Within Us.
... It is a wonderful and deeply significant prayer that Paul offers in Ephesians
3:16-19 for the believers in Ephesus and for all believers who read the Epistle. ...
/.../torrey/the person and work of the holy spirit/chapter xii the holy spirit.htm

Thesaurus

Offers (35 Occurrences)
...Offers (35 Occurrences). John 5:32 There is Another who gives testimony concerning
me, and I know that the testimony is true which He offers concerning me. ...
/o/offers.htm - 17k

Freewill (27 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 7:16 "'But if the sacrifice of his offering is a vow, or a freewill offering,
it shall be eaten on the day that he offers his sacrifice; and on the ...
/f/freewill.htm - 16k

Vow (49 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 7:16 "'But if the sacrifice of his offering is a vow, or a freewill offering,
it shall be eaten on the day that he offers his sacrifice; and on the ...
/v/vow.htm - 27k

Burns (34 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 66:3 He who kills an ox is as he who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb,
as he who breaks a dog's neck; he who offers an offering, as he who offers...
/b/burns.htm - 17k

Kills (38 Occurrences)
... John 16:2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever
kills you will think that he offers service to God. (WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV). ...
/k/kills.htm - 17k

Frankincense (22 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 2:1 "'When anyone offers an offering of a meal offering to Yahweh, his
offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil on it, and put ...
/f/frankincense.htm - 19k

Votive (13 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 7:16 "'But if the sacrifice of his offering is a vow, or a freewill offering,
it shall be eaten on the day that he offers his sacrifice; and on the ...
/v/votive.htm - 10k

Dog's (3 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 66:3 He who kills an ox is as he who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb,
as he who breaks a dog's neck; he who offers an offering, as he who offers...
/d/dog's.htm - 7k

Pig's (4 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 66:3 He who kills an ox is as he who kills a man; he who sacrifices a lamb,
as he who breaks a dog's neck; he who offers an offering, as he who offers...
/p/pig's.htm - 7k

Presents (38 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 7:8 The priest who offers any man's burnt offering, even the priest shall
have for himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has offered. ...
/p/presents.htm - 18k

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Offers (35 Occurrences)

John 5:32
There is Another who gives testimony concerning me, and I know that the testimony is true which He offers concerning me.
(WEY)

John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.
(WEB)

Hebrews 9:7
but into the second the high priest alone, once in the year, not without blood, which he offers for himself, and for the errors of the people.
(WEB WEY DBY NAS RSV)

Hebrews 10:11
and every priest, indeed, hath stood daily serving, and the same sacrifices many times offering, that are never able to take away sins.
(See NIV)

James 5:6
You have condemned--you have murdered-- the righteous man: he offers no resistance.
(WEY)

Exodus 39:7
He put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod, to be stones of memorial for the children of Israel, as Yahweh commanded Moses. by the hands of artificers. Who then offers willingly to consecrate himself this day to Yahweh?
(WEB)

Leviticus 1:2
"Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them,'When anyone of you offers an offering to Yahweh, you shall offer your offering of the livestock, from the herd and from the flock.
(WEB)

Leviticus 2:1
"'When anyone offers an offering of a meal offering to Yahweh, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil on it, and put frankincense on it.
(WEB)

Leviticus 3:1
"'If his offering is a sacrifice of peace offerings; if he offers it from the herd, whether male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before Yahweh.
(WEB RSV NIV)

Leviticus 3:6
And if his offering for a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto the LORD be of the flock, male or female, he shall offer it without blemish.
(See NIV)

Leviticus 3:7
If he offers a lamb for his offering, then he shall offer it before Yahweh;
(WEB RSV NIV)

Leviticus 6:26
The priest who offers it for sin shall eat it. It shall be eaten in a holy place, in the court of the Tent of Meeting.
(WEB NAS RSV NIV)

Leviticus 7:8
The priest who offers any man's burnt offering, even the priest shall have for himself the skin of the burnt offering which he has offered.
(WEB RSV NIV)

Leviticus 7:9
Every meal offering that is baked in the oven, and all that is dressed in the pan, and on the griddle, shall be the priest's who offers it.
(WEB RSV NIV)

Leviticus 7:12
If he offers it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mixed with oil.
(WEB NAS RSV NIV)

Leviticus 7:16
"'But if the sacrifice of his offering is a vow, or a freewill offering, it shall be eaten on the day that he offers his sacrifice; and on the next day what remains of it shall be eaten:
(WEB NAS RSV NIV)

Leviticus 7:18
If any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed to him who offers it. It will be an abomination, and the soul who eats any of it will bear his iniquity.
(WEB NAS RSV)

Leviticus 7:29
"Speak to the children of Israel, saying,'He who offers the sacrifice of his peace offerings to Yahweh shall bring his offering to Yahweh out of the sacrifice of his peace offerings.
(WEB NAS RSV)

Leviticus 7:33
He among the sons of Aaron who offers the blood of the peace offerings, and the fat, shall have the right thigh for a portion.
(WEB NAS RSV NIV)

Leviticus 17:8
"You shall say to them,'Any man there is of the house of Israel, or of the strangers who live as foreigners among them, who offers a burnt offering or sacrifice,
(WEB NAS RSV NIV)

Leviticus 21:8
You shall sanctify him therefore; for he offers the bread of your God: he shall be holy to you: for I Yahweh, who sanctify you, am holy.
(WEB NAS RSV)

Leviticus 22:18
"Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel, and say to them,'Whoever is of the house of Israel, or of the foreigners in Israel, who offers his offering, whether it be any of their vows, or any of their freewill offerings, which they offer to Yahweh for a burnt offering;
(WEB)

Leviticus 22:21
Whoever offers a sacrifice of peace offerings to Yahweh to accomplish a vow, or for a freewill offering, of the herd or of the flock, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
(WEB NAS RSV)

Numbers 15:4
then he who offers his offering shall offer to Yahweh a meal offering of a tenth part of an ephah of fine flour mixed with the fourth part of a hin of oil:
(WEB)

Deuteronomy 33:10
They shall teach Jacob Thine ordinances, and Israel Thy law; they shall put incense before Thee, and whole burnt-offering upon Thine altar.
(See NIV)

Judges 9:33
Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, rise early and rush upon the city; and when he and the men that are with him come out against you, you may do to them as occasion offers."
(DBY RSV)

1 Kings 8:29
that your eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which you have said,'My name shall be there;' to listen to the prayer which your servant shall pray toward this place.
(See RSV)

2 Chronicles 6:20
that your eyes may be open toward this house day and night, even toward the place where you have said that you would put your name; to listen to the prayer which your servant shall pray toward this place.
(See RSV)

Ezra 7:13
I make a decree, that all those of the people of Israel, and their priests and the Levites, in my realm, who are minded of their own free will to go to Jerusalem, go with you.
(See RSV)

Psalms 50:23
Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God's salvation to him."
(WEB NAS)

Psalms 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,
(See NAS)

Ecclesiastes 9:2
Because to all there is one event, to the upright man and to the evil, to the clean and to the unclean, to him who makes an offering and to him who makes no offering; as is the good so is the sinner; he who takes an oath is as he who has fear of it.
(See NAS)

Jeremiah 48:35
Moreover I will cause to cease in Moab, says Yahweh, him who offers in the high place, and him who burns incense to his gods.
(WEB NAS RSV)

Ezekiel 46:4
And the burnt-offering that the prince bringeth near to Jehovah on the day of rest 'is' six lambs, perfect ones, and a ram, a perfect one.
(See RSV)

Malachi 2:12
Yahweh will cut off, to the man who does this, him who wakes and him who answers, out of the tents of Jacob, and him who offers an offering to Yahweh of Armies.
(WEB)

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