Difference between Oblation and Offering

What is the difference between Oblation and Offering?

Oblation as a noun is the offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity. while Offering as a noun is an act of offering.

Oblation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity. A deed or gift offered charitably.

Offering

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of offering.That which has been offered; a sacrifice.An oblation or presentation made as a religious act.A contribution given at a religious service.

Example sentence: Let not a libation of tears be the only offering at the shrine of Jesus; let us also rejoice with joy unspeakable. If we have need to lament our sin, how much more to rejoice at our pardon!

We hope you now know whether to use Oblation or Offering in your sentence.

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