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burnt offerings

/ˈbɜːnt ˈɒfərɪŋz/ /ˈbɝnt ˈɔfərɪŋz/

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noun

Brandopfer, Sühneopfer

A slaughtered animal offered and burnt on an altar, as an atonement for sin.

Examples :

"The ancient Hebrews gave burnt offerings of sheep and cattle to God to ask for forgiveness. "

Die alten Hebräer gaben Gott Brandopfer von Schafen und Rindern, um um Vergebung zu bitten.

religion ritual theology

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noun

Brandopfer, Opfergabe

(by extension) Any sacrifice to a deity or deities, or to the deceased in such a way.

Examples :

"After their grandmother passed away, the family placed her favorite flowers on the grave as burnt offerings of love and remembrance. "

Nach dem Tod ihrer Großmutter legte die Familie ihre Lieblingsblumen als Brandopfer der Liebe und des Gedenkens auf das Grab.

religion ritual theology mythology

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noun

Verbranntes Essen

Overcooked food.

Examples :

"After forgetting to set a timer, dinner was nothing but burnt offerings. "

Nachdem ich vergessen hatte, einen Timer zu stellen, war das Abendessen nichts als verbranntes Essen.