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heave offering

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[heev aw-fer-ing] / ˈhiv ˈɔ fər ɪŋ /

noun

plural

heave offerings

  1. Judaism, History/Historical. a portion of a sacrifice made in the temple that was lifted in the air to dedicate it to God and then set aside for the use of the priests. Compare wave-offering.

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