cor·ban (kôr b n, -b n )n. A sacrifice made to God by the ancient Hebrews at the Temple in Jerusalem. [Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek korb  n, from Hebrew qorbn, from qrab, to approach; see qrb in Semitic roots.] |
corban [ˈkɔːbən (Hebrew) kɔrˈban]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament a gift to God
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) New Testament Judaism the Temple treasury or a consecration or gift to it (Matthew 27:6; Mark 7:11)
[from Late Latin, from Greek korban, from Hebrew qorbān offering, literally: a drawing near]
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