Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1041

βωμός

bōmos · “altar

Used 1 times across 1 book

Definition
βωμός, -οῦ, ὁ
(βαίνω), [in LXX (Hex.) for מִזְבֵּחַ, in Proph., chiefly for בָּמָה ;]
1. any raised place, a platform.
2. an altar: Act.17:23 (cf. θυσιαστήριον and see DB, i, 75).
Where it appears
Acts
1
In the text
Acts 17:23For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.

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