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Definition of "drink-offering" [drink-offering]

  • A Jewish offering of wine, etc., in sacrifices. (noun)

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Use "drink-offering" in a sentence
  • "And when at last thy goal is reached and thy life ended, thou shalt be famous as a goddess, and with thy twin brethren share the drink-offering, and like us receive gifts from men, for such is the will of Zeus."
  • "Waste no drink-offering on my tomb, nor spill the victim's blood; for I will requite them for my treatment here with a journey they shall rue; and ye shall have double gain from me, for I will help you and harm them by my death."
  • "He hath burst in like a thief through the window; he is a ram caught in the thicket, whose blood shall be a drink-offering to redeem vengeance from the church, and the place shall from henceforth be called Jehovah – Jireh, for the sacrifice is provided."
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