Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)/Offering

by Matthew George Easton

For works with similar titles, see Offering.

Offering: an oblation, dedicated to God. Thus Cain consecrated to God of the first-fruits of the earth, and Abel of the firstlings of the flock (Genesis 4:3,4). Under the Levitical system different kinds of offerings are specified, and laws laid down as to their presentation. These are described under their distinctive names.