Strong’s G2379

θυσιαστήριον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

thusiastérion

Pronunciation

thoo-see-as-TAY-ree-on

Definition

Altar

Meaning

an altar (for sacrifice).

Usage

The term "thusiastérion" refers to an altar, a structure upon which sacrifices or offerings are made to a deity. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both the physical altars used in the Jewish temple and the metaphorical altar representing the place of spiritual sacrifice and worship in the Christian faith.

Bible references

Matthew 5:23;Matthew 5:24;Matthew 23:18;Matthew 23:19;Matthew 23:20;Matthew 23:35;Luke 1:11;Luke 11:51;Romans 11:3;1 Corinthians 9:13;1 Corinthians 9:13;1 Corinthians 10:18;Hebrews 7:13;Hebrews 13:10;James 2:21;Revelation 6:9;Revelation 8:3;Revelation 8:3;Revelation 8:5;Revelation 9:13;Revelation 11:1;Revelation 14:18;Revelation 16:7