Offertory: meaning, definitions and examples

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offertory

 

[ หŒษ’fษ™rหˆtษ”หri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious service

The offertory is a part of a religious service where offerings are collected from the congregation. This practice is commonly seen in Christian churches, where members give money or other donations as an act of worship. The offertory may include a musical number or hymn performed while the collection takes place. It serves both as a means of supporting the church financially and as a spiritual act of giving. In some traditions, it may also represent the presentation of gifts to God.

Synonyms

contribution, donation, offering

Examples of usage

  • The choir sang beautifully during the offertory.
  • I always look forward to the offertory at our Sunday service.
  • During the offertory, the ushers passed the baskets.
  • She felt blessed to contribute during the offertory.

Translations

Translations of the word "offertory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ofertรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเฅเคชเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Opfergabe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ persembahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั„ะตั€ั‚ะพั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ofiarowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒ•ใ‚กใƒˆใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท offertoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ofertorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sunulan yardฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—Œ๊ธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุฏู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ofertorium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ofertรณrium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ‰็Œฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ darila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ offertorium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‹ะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qdimat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ofertorio

Etymology

The word 'offertory' comes from the Latin term 'offeretorium', which means 'offering' or 'to offer'. It is derived from the verb 'offerre', which means 'to bring before' or 'to present'. The use of the term in a religious context has been documented since the early Christian church, where the practice of offering gifts to God became formalized. The offertory has evolved in its practice, reflecting various cultural and denominational traditions. In medieval times, the offertory was often accompanied by music, a tradition that has persisted into modern worship services. The significance of the offertory extends beyond financial contributions; it symbolizes the act of giving oneself to God as an expression of faith and community.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,499 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.