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Free (or Free-Will) Offering

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Free (Or Free-Will) Offering

(נְדָבָה , nedabah', i.e., voluntar, as often), spoken of a spontaneous gift (Exodus 35:29; Ezra 1:4; comp. 7), but chiefly of a voluntary sacrifice (Leviticus 22:23; Ezra 3:5; Ezekiel 46:12; plur. 2 Chronicles 31:14; Leviticus 23:38; Amos 4:5; fig. Psalms 119:108), as opposed to one in consequence of a vow (נֵדֶר ), or in expiation of some offense. (See THANK-OFFERING).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Free (or Free-Will) Offering'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/free-or-free-will-offering.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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