Strong’s G1041

βωμός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

bómos

Pronunciation

bo-mos'

Definition

Altar

Meaning

an altar, platform; a slightly-elevated spot.

Usage

In the New Testament, "bómos" refers to an altar, a structure upon which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity. It is used to denote both pagan altars and, in some contexts, the altar in the Jewish temple. The term emphasizes the act of offering or sacrifice, central to worship practices.

Bible references

Acts 17:23