Offering vs Almsgiving - What's the difference?

offering | almsgiving |


As nouns the difference between offering and almsgiving

is that offering is an act of offering while almsgiving is the act of voluntarily giving alms, of making donations to the poor, charity.

As a verb offering

is .

offering

English

Verb

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • 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.
  • Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.

    • Derived terms

    * burnt offering * peace offering

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    almsgiving

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of voluntarily giving alms, of making donations to the poor, charity.