Altar
See also Sacrifice
A structure used for sacrifices, offerings, and worship.
- Noah built an altar unto the Lord and offered burnt offerings:Gen. 8:20;
- Abram built an altar unto the Lord:Gen. 12:7–8;
- Abraham bound Isaac his son on the altar:Gen. 22:9; ( Gen. 22:1–13; )
- Jacob built there an altar and called the place El-beth-el:Gen. 35:6–7;
- Elijah built an altar and challenged the priests of Baal:1 Kgs. 18:17–40;
- If thou bring thy gift to the altar, first be reconciled to thy brother:Matt. 5:23–24;
- I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God:Rev. 6:9; ( D&C 135:7; )
- Lehi built an altar of stones and gave thanks unto the Lord:1 Ne. 2:7;
- Abraham was saved from death on an altar of Elkenah:Abr. 1:8–20;

