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altar    音标拼音: ['ɔltɚ]
n. 祭坛,神坛,圣坛

祭坛,神坛,圣坛

altar
n 1: the table in Christian churches where communion is given
[synonym: {altar}, {communion table}, {Lord's table}]
2: a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are
made

Altar \Al"tar\, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl.
altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier,
F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.]
1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of
stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense
burned to a deity.
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Noah builded an altar unto the Lord. --Gen. viii.
20.
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2. In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or
other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist;
the communion table.
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Note: Altar is much used adjectively, or as the first part of
a compound; as, altar bread or altar-bread.
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{Altar cloth} or

{Altar-cloth}, the cover for an altar in a Christian church,
usually richly embroidered.

{Altar cushion}, a cushion laid upon the altar in a Christian
church to support the service book.

{Altar frontal}. See {Frontal}.

{Altar rail}, the railing in front of the altar or communion
table.

{Altar screen}, a wall or partition built behind an altar to
protect it from approach in the rear.

{Altar tomb}, a tomb resembling an altar in shape, etc.

{Family altar}, place of family devotions.

{To lead (as a bride) to the altar}, to marry; -- said of a
woman.
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29 Moby Thesaurus words for "altar":
Communion table, altar carpet, altar desk, altar facing,
altar of prothesis, altar rail, altar side, altar slab,
altar stair, altar stone, altarpiece, ancona, bomos, chancel table,
credence, eschara, frontal, gradin, hestia, holy table, mensal,
missal stand, predella, prothesis, retable, retablo, rood altar,
scrobis, superaltar

Altar
(Heb. mizbe'ah, from a word meaning "to slay"), any structure of
earth (Ex. 20:24) or unwrought stone (20:25) on which sacrifices
were offered. Altars were generally erected in conspicuous
places (Gen. 22:9; Ezek. 6:3; 2 Kings 23:12; 16:4; 23:8; Acts
14:13). The word is used in Heb. 13:10 for the sacrifice offered
upon it--the sacrifice Christ offered.

Paul found among the many altars erected in Athens one bearing
the inscription, "To the unknown God" (Acts 17:23), or rather
"to an [i.e., some] unknown God." The reason for this
inscription cannot now be accurately determined. It afforded the
apostle the occasion of proclaiming the gospel to the "men of
Athens."

The first altar we read of is that erected by Noah (Gen.
8:20). Altars were erected by Abraham (Gen. 12:7; 13:4; 22:9),
by Isaac (Gen. 26:25), by Jacob (33:20; 35:1, 3), and by Moses
(Ex. 17:15, "Jehovah-nissi").

In the tabernacle, and afterwards in the temple, two altars
were erected.

(1.) The altar of burnt offering (Ex. 30:28), called also the
"brasen altar" (Ex. 39:39) and "the table of the Lord" (Mal.
1:7).

This altar, as erected in the tabernacle, is described in Ex.
27:1-8. It was a hollow square, 5 cubits in length and in
breadth, and 3 cubits in height. It was made of shittim wood,
and was overlaid with plates of brass. Its corners were
ornamented with "horns" (Ex. 29:12; Lev. 4:18).

In Ex. 27:3 the various utensils appertaining to the altar are
enumerated. They were made of brass. (Comp. 1 Sam. 2:13, 14;
Lev. 16:12; Num. 16:6, 7.)

In Solomon's temple the altar was of larger dimensions (2 Chr.
4:1. Comp. 1 Kings 8:22, 64; 9:25), and was made wholly of
brass, covering a structure of stone or earth. This altar was
renewed by Asa (2 Chr. 15:8). It was removed by Ahaz (2 Kings
16:14), and "cleansed" by Hezekiah, in the latter part of whose
reign it was rebuilt. It was finally broken up and carried away
by the Babylonians (Jer. 52:17).

After the return from captivity it was re-erected (Ezra 3:3,
6) on the same place where it had formerly stood. (Comp. 1 Macc.
4:47.) When Antiochus Epiphanes pillaged Jerusalem the altar of
burnt offering was taken away.

Again the altar was erected by Herod, and remained in its
place till the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans (70 A.D.).

The fire on the altar was not permitted to go out (Lev. 6:9).

In the Mosque of Omar, immediately underneath the great dome,
which occupies the site of the old temple, there is a rough
projection of the natural rock, of about 60 feet in its extreme
length, and 50 in its greatest breadth, and in its highest part
about 4 feet above the general pavement. This rock seems to have
been left intact when Solomon's temple was built. It was in all
probability the site of the altar of burnt offering. Underneath
this rock is a cave, which may probably have been the granary of
Araunah's threshing-floor (1 Chr. 21:22).

(2.) The altar of incense (Ex. 30:1-10), called also "the
golden altar" (39:38; Num. 4:11), stood in the holy place
"before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony." On this
altar sweet spices were continually burned with fire taken from
the brazen altar. The morning and the evening services were
commenced by the high priest offering incense on this altar. The
burning of the incense was a type of prayer (Ps. 141:2; Rev.
5:8; 8:3, 4).

This altar was a small movable table, made of acacia wood
overlaid with gold (Ex. 37:25, 26). It was 1 cubit in length and
breadth, and 2 cubits in height.

In Solomon's temple the altar was similar in size, but was
made of cedar-wood (1 Kings 6:20; 7:48) overlaid with gold. In
Ezek. 41:22 it is called "the altar of wood." (Comp. Ex.
30:1-6.)

In the temple built after the Exile the altar was restored.
Antiochus Epiphanes took it away, but it was afterwards restored
by Judas Maccabaeus (1 Macc. 1:23; 4:49). Among the trophies
carried away by Titus on the destruction of Jerusalem the altar
of incense is not found, nor is any mention made of it in Heb.
9. It was at this altar Zacharias ministered when an angel
appeared to him (Luke 1:11). It is the only altar which appears
in the heavenly temple (Isa. 6:6; Rev. 8:3,4).


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  • Altar - Wikipedia
    An altar is a table or platform for the presentation of religious offerings, for sacrifices, or for other ritualistic purposes Altars are found at shrines, temples, churches, and other places of worship They are used particularly in Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and modern paganism
  • ALTAR Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of ALTAR is a usually raised structure or place on which sacrifices are offered or incense is burned in worship —often used figuratively to describe a thing given great or undue precedence or value especially at the cost of something else
  • Altar | Religious Ceremonies Symbolism | Britannica
    Altar, in religion, a raised structure or place that is used for sacrifice, worship, or prayer Altars probably originated when certain localities (a tree, a spring, a rock) came to be regarded as holy or as inhabited by spirits or gods, whose intervention could be solicited by the worshiper
  • Bible Study: Understanding the Significance of Altars
    Altars in the Bible symbolize the connection between God and people, serving as dedicated places of worship and sacrifice Key figures like Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob used altars to mark divine encounters and affirm their covenants with God
  • ALTAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    A stone block that served as an altar stood at the front of the temple Before eating, it is customary to offer a part of every meal on the altar
  • Topical Bible: The Importance of the Altar
    In summary, the altar is a profound symbol of God's covenant with His people, the means of atonement and reconciliation, and the place of divine encounter and worship Its significance is woven throughout the biblical narrative, pointing ultimately to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ
  • Unlocking the Mystery: What Is an Altar and Its Significance?
    An altar is a dedicated area where offerings and rituals are performed to honor deities, spirits, or ancestors It can be as simple as a small table or shelf adorned with meaningful items or as elaborate as an intricately designed structure
  • What is an Altar - A Sacred Space To Connect with GOD and Spirit
    What is an altar, and what does the word altar mean? An altar is a sacred area where people perform spiritual rituals, give offerings, and connect with higher powers Throughout history and across cultures, altars have played an important role in religious and spiritual practices
  • What Is the Altar in Christianity?
    A church altar is used for kneeled prayers, communion, weddings, and other sacred rituals Historically, the altar is a structure where people make offerings to a god (such as an animal, or even a person, in some cultures)
  • What Is the Role and Significance of the Altar in the Mass?
    The altar stands at the heart of every Catholic Mass, marking it as the primary place of encounter between God and his people In every church, it is positioned prominently, often elevated, to draw attention to its purpose





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