corban
Meaning
Noun
- An offering to God, especially in fulfilment of a vow.
- An alms basket; a vessel to receive gifts of charity; a treasury of the church, where offerings are deposited.
Origin
- From Ancient Greek κορβᾶν, from Hebrew קרבן ("offering, sacrifice"). Found in the Bible at Mark 7.11. Qurbana.
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