7 occurrences

'Offered' in the Bible

Now concerning food offered to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, OriginArrogance, In The ChurchBuilding Up The ChurchKnowingDrawbacks To Knowledge

But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are so accustomed to idolatry that when they eat food that has been offered to an idol, their conscience becomes contaminated because it is weak.

Verse ConceptsConsciences, Description OfDefilement, Objects OfFood For Other godsNature Of Idolatryconscience

However, food will not bring us closer to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat food that has been offered to an idol, and no better off if we do.

Verse Conceptsdrawing near to GodRitualGood Or BadPeople Commended By GodLove And RelationshipsEating Meatlentconnectionimprovement

For if anyone with a weak conscience sees you, who know better, eating in an idol's temple, he will be encouraged to eat what has been offered to idols, won't he?

Verse ConceptsKnowingFood For Other godsWeaknessEating Meatconscience

However, if someone says to you, "This was offered as a sacrifice," don't eat it, both out of consideration for the one who told you and also for the sake of conscience.

Verse ConceptsFeastingFood For Other godsMeat offeringsSacrificeEating Meatconscience

Bible Theasaurus

Extend (105 instances)
Offered (375 instances)
Proffer (1 instance)
Propose (5 instances)
Provide (159 instances)
Tender (76 instances)
Volunteer (8 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
προσφέρω 
Prosphero 
offer , bring unto , bring to , bring , offer up , offer unto , offer to ,
Usage: 36

εἰδωλόθυτον 
Eidolothuton 
Usage: 8

ἀναφέρω 
Anaphero 
offer up , bear , offer , bring up , lead up , carry up
Usage: 10

προσφορά 
Prosphora 
Usage: 1

σπένδω 
Spendo 
be ready to be offered , be offered
Usage: 2

δῶρον 
Doron 
Usage: 9

ἐπιδίδωμι 
Epididomi 
Usage: 5

ὁλοκαύτωμα 
Holokautoma 
Usage: 3

παρέχω 
Parecho 
Usage: 11

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