'Sacrifice' in the Bible

In those days they made a calf and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced and celebrated over the works of their hands.

Cornelius was frightened and stared intently at him and said, “What is it, lord (sir)?” And the angel said to him, “Your prayers and gifts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God [an offering made in remembrance of His past blessings].

The priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance of the city, brought bulls and garlands to the city gates, and wanted to offer sacrifices with the crowds.

Even saying these words, with difficulty they prevented the people from offering sacrifices to them.