Strong's Lexicon bómos: Altar Original Word: βωμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "βάλλω" (ballō), meaning "to throw" or "to set up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "bómos" is מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbeach), Strong's Hebrew 4196, which also means altar and is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe the altars used for sacrifices to Yahweh. 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. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, altars were central to religious practices, serving as the focal point for sacrifices to gods and goddesses. Similarly, in Jewish tradition, the altar was a critical component of the temple, where sacrifices were made according to Mosaic Law. The concept of the altar is deeply rooted in the idea of atonement and communion with the divine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as basis Definition a platform, an altar NASB Translation altar (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1041: βωμόςβωμός, βωμοῦ, ὁ (see βουνός), an elevated place; very frequent in Greek writings from Homer down, a raised place on which to offer sacrifice, an altar: Acts 17:23. (Often in the Sept. for מִזְבֵּחַ.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance altar. From the base of basis; properly, a stand, i.e. (specially) an altar -- altar. see GREEK basis Forms and Transliterations βωμοί βωμοίς βωμον βωμόν βωμὸν βωμός βωμούς βωμών γαβίς bomon bomòn bōmon bōmònLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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